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Herno Gin ABOSTO:HERNO B -1.22%19 Gross Margin % is 76.40% as of Jun. 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 77.12. GuruFocus rates OSTO:HERNO B with a GF Score™ of 19/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 204 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, Herno Gin AB ranks better than 95.59% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Herno Gin AB's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
OSTO:HERNO B'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 76.58 Med: 77.12 Max: 78
Current: 78
During the past 5 years, the highestGross Margin % of Herno Gin AB was 78.00%. The lowest was 76.58%. And the median was 77.12%.
OSTO:HERNO B's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 95.59% of 204
companies
in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 41.48
vs OSTO:HERNO B: 78.00
Herno Gin AB had a gross margin of 76.40% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Herno Gin AB was 0.00% per year.
Herno Gin AB (OSTO:HERNO B) 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
Herno Gin AB had a gross margin of 76.40% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 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.
Herno Gin AB Gross Margin % Related Terms
Herno Gin AB Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Herno Gin 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.
For the Beverages - Wineries & Distilleries subindustry, Herno Gin 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.
Herno Gin AB Gross Margin % vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Herno Gin AB's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Herno Gin 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.
Herno Gin AB (OSTO:HERNO B) has a Gross Margin % of 76.40% as of Jun. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Herno Gin AB and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 77.12. Over the past decade, Herno Gin AB's Gross Margin % has ranged from 76.58 to 78.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Herno Gin AB ranks #9 out of 204 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 4.4%.
Is Herno Gin AB's Gross Margin % too high?
Herno Gin AB's current Gross Margin % of 76.40% is near median its 10-year median of 77.12. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 76.58 to a high of 78.00. The Beverages - Alcoholic industry median Gross Margin % is 41.48. Herno Gin AB's value of 76.40% is 84.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Herno Gin AB ranks #9 out of 204 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Herno Gin AB has a GF Score™ of 19/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Herno Gin AB's Gross Margin % compare to BF.B?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Herno Gin AB ranks #9 out of 204 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Herno Gin AB in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 41.48. Herno Gin AB's value of 76.40% is 84.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Herno Gin AB's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 76.58 to 78.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 77.12 vs. the industry median of 41.48, Herno Gin 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 Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median Gross Margin % among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 41.48, based on 204 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. Herno Gin AB's current Gross Margin % of 76.40% is 84.2% 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 Herno Gin AB and its competitors. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median Gross Margin % is 41.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Herno Gin AB's current Gross Margin % is 76.40%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 77.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Herno Gin AB stock overvalued right now?
Herno Gin AB (OSTO:HERNO B) has a current Gross Margin % of 76.40%. The current Gross Margin % is 76.40%, which is near median its 10-year median of 77.12 and 84.2% above the Beverages - Alcoholic industry median of 41.48. Herno Gin AB's overall GF Score™ is 19/100 with 2 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 Herno Gin AB (OSTO:HERNO B), the current Gross Margin % is 76.40% as of Jun. 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.
Herno Gin AB produces gins from natural organic botanicals in the hand hammered copper stills Kierstin, Marit and Yvonne. The products of the company include Herno Blackcurrant, Herno Swedish Capital Gin, Herno Sloe Gin, Herno Juniper Cask Gin, and others.
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