Drillcon AB (OSTO:DRIL) Gross Margin %: 88.17% (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median


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Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Drillcon AB Gross Margin %?

Drillcon AB OSTO:DRIL +2.31% 69 Gross Margin % is 88.17% as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 87.40. GuruFocus rates OSTO:DRIL with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of kr5.01 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,007 Business Services companies, Drillcon AB ranks better than 91.36% on this metric.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Drillcon AB's Gross Profit for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr86.3 Mil. Drillcon AB's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr97.8 Mil. Therefore, Drillcon AB's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 88.17%.


The historical rank and industry rank for Drillcon AB's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

OSTO:DRIL' s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 85.18   Med: 87.4   Max: 90.51
Current: 87.72


During the past 13 years, the highest Gross Margin % of Drillcon AB was 90.51%. The lowest was 85.18%. And the median was 87.40%.

OSTO:DRIL's Gross Margin % is ranked better than
91.36% of 1007 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 34.5 vs OSTO:DRIL: 87.72

Drillcon AB had a gross margin of 88.17% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage

The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Drillcon AB was -0.60% per year.


Drillcon AB  (OSTO:DRIL) 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

Drillcon AB had a gross margin of 88.17% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage


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.


Drillcon AB Gross Margin % Related Terms


Drillcon AB Gross Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Drillcon 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.

Drillcon AB Gross Margin % Chart

Drillcon AB Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Gross Margin %
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Drillcon AB Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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OSTO:DRIL vs CTAS, CPRT, ULS: Gross Margin % Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Drillcon 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.


Drillcon AB Gross Margin % vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Drillcon AB's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Drillcon AB's Gross Margin % falls into.


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Drillcon AB Gross Margin % Calculation

Gross Margin is the percentage of Gross Profit out of sales or Revenue.

Drillcon AB's Gross Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (A: Dec. 2025 )=Gross Profit (A: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=340.3 / 394.316
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(394.316 - 54.041) / 394.316
=86.30 %

Drillcon AB's Gross Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as


Gross Margin % (Q: Mar. 2026 )=Gross Profit (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=86.3 / 97.847
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(97.847 - 11.578) / 97.847
=88.17 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Gross Margin % →
What does a Gross Margin % of 88.17% mean?
Drillcon AB (OSTO:DRIL) has a Gross Margin % of 88.17% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Drillcon AB and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 87.40. Over the past decade, Drillcon AB's Gross Margin % has ranged from 85.18 to 90.51. According to the industry distribution chart, Drillcon AB ranks #87 out of 1007 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 8.6%.
Is Drillcon AB's Gross Margin % too high?
Drillcon AB's current Gross Margin % of 88.17% is near median its 10-year median of 87.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 85.18 to a high of 90.51. The Business Services industry median Gross Margin % is 34.50. Drillcon AB's value of 88.17% is 155.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Drillcon AB ranks #87 out of 1007 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Drillcon AB has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Drillcon AB's Gross Margin % compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Drillcon AB ranks #87 out of 1007 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Drillcon AB in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 34.50. Drillcon AB's value of 88.17% is 155.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Drillcon AB's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 85.18 to 90.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 87.40 vs. the industry median of 34.50, Drillcon AB has consistently been above 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 Business Services company?
The median Gross Margin % among Business Services companies is 34.50, based on 1,007 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. Drillcon AB's current Gross Margin % of 88.17% is 155.6% above 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 Drillcon AB and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Gross Margin % is 34.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Drillcon AB's current Gross Margin % is 88.17%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 87.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Drillcon AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Drillcon AB (OSTO:DRIL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr5.01, compared to a current price of kr3.98 — trading 20.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 88.17%, which is near median its 10-year median of 87.40 and 155.6% above the Business Services industry median of 34.50. Drillcon AB's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 6 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 Drillcon AB (OSTO:DRIL), the current Gross Margin % is 88.17% 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 Drillcon AB (OSTO:DRIL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Drillcon AB stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of kr3.98 is trading 20.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr5.01. GuruFocus considers Drillcon AB to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for OSTO:DRIL:

  • Gross Margin %: 88.17% (near median its 10-year median of 87.40)
  • GF Value™: kr5.01 vs. price of kr3.98 (20.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 155.6% above the Business Services median (#87 of 1007)

No single metric tells the full story. See the OSTO:DRIL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Drillcon AB Business Description

Address Ostra Vagngatan 3B, Orebro, SWE, 702 27
Drillcon AB is a supplier of drilling services in the mining and infrastructure segment. It performs exploration drilling, core drilling, production drilling and raise drilling, mainly in the European market. Its services include core drilling, raiseboring, and infrastructure.
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