CombinedX ABOSTO:CX +0.84%82 Gross Margin % is 21.05% as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 23.15. GuruFocus rates OSTO:CX with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of kr38.96 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,680 Software companies, CombinedX AB ranks worse than 79.85% on this metric.
CombinedX AB gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -8.7%.
The historical rank and industry rank for CombinedX AB's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
OSTO:CX'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 19.56 Med: 23.15 Max: 39.22
Current: 19.88
During the past 8 years, the highestGross Margin % of CombinedX AB was 39.22%. The lowest was 19.56%. And the median was 23.15%.
OSTO:CX's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 79.85% of 2680
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 40.445
vs OSTO:CX: 19.88
CombinedX AB had a gross margin of 21.05% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for CombinedX AB was -8.70% per year.
CombinedX AB (OSTO:CX) Gross Margin % Explanation
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
CombinedX AB had a gross margin of 21.05% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
CombinedX AB Gross Margin % Related Terms
CombinedX AB Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CombinedX AB's Gross Margin % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
OSTO:CX vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Information Technology Services subindustry, CombinedX AB's Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Margin % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
CombinedX AB Gross Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, CombinedX AB's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CombinedX AB's Gross Margin % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
CombinedX AB (OSTO:CX) has a Gross Margin % of 21.05% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on CombinedX AB and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 23.15. Over the past decade, CombinedX AB's Gross Margin % has ranged from 19.56 to 39.22. According to the industry distribution chart, CombinedX AB ranks #2140 out of 2680 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 79.9%.
Is CombinedX AB's Gross Margin % too high?
CombinedX AB's current Gross Margin % of 21.05% is near median its 10-year median of 23.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 19.56 to a high of 39.22. The Software industry median Gross Margin % is 40.45. CombinedX AB's value of 21.05% is 48% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CombinedX AB ranks #2140 out of 2680 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, CombinedX AB has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CombinedX AB's Gross Margin % compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, CombinedX AB ranks #2140 out of 2680 companies for Gross Margin %. This places CombinedX AB in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 40.45. CombinedX AB's value of 21.05% is 48% below this benchmark. Historically, CombinedX AB's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 19.56 to 39.22 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 23.15 vs. the industry median of 40.45, CombinedX AB has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Gross Margin % for a Software company?
The median Gross Margin % among Software companies is 40.45, based on 2,680 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. CombinedX AB's current Gross Margin % of 21.05% is 48% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on CombinedX AB and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Gross Margin % is 40.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CombinedX AB's current Gross Margin % is 21.05%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 23.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CombinedX AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CombinedX AB (OSTO:CX) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr38.96, compared to a current price of kr36.00 — trading 7.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 21.05%, which is near median its 10-year median of 23.15 and 48% below the Software industry median of 40.45. CombinedX AB's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CombinedX AB (OSTO:CX), the current Gross Margin % is 21.05% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is CombinedX AB (OSTO:CX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CombinedX AB stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of kr36.00 is trading 7.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr38.96.
GuruFocus considers CombinedX AB to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for OSTO:CX:
Gross Margin %: 21.05% (near median its 10-year median of 23.15)
GF Value™: kr38.96 vs. price of kr36.00 (7.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 48% below the Software median (#2140 of 2680)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OSTO:CX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CombinedX AB is a family of knowledge companies that help companies and organizations to take advantage of the opportunities of digitalisation. It delivers services through eight wholly-owned specialist companies, each with market-leading technology and business expertise in its niche.
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