Impact Coatings ABOSTO:IMPC +11.58%69 Gross Margin % is 59.69% as of Mar. 2026, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 57.26. GuruFocus rates OSTO:IMPC with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of kr2.46 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,003 Industrial Products companies, Impact Coatings AB ranks better than 98.57% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Impact Coatings AB's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
OSTO:IMPC'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 27.78 Med: 57.26 Max: 79.7
Current: 74.06
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Impact Coatings AB was 79.70%. The lowest was 27.78%. And the median was 57.26%.
OSTO:IMPC's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 98.57% of 3003
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 26.79
vs OSTO:IMPC: 74.06
Impact Coatings AB had a gross margin of 59.69% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Impact Coatings AB was 8.00% per year.
Impact Coatings AB (OSTO:IMPC) 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
Impact Coatings AB had a gross margin of 59.69% 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.
Impact Coatings AB Gross Margin % Related Terms
Impact Coatings AB Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Impact Coatings 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:IMPC vs GEV, ETN, PH: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Impact Coatings 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.
Impact Coatings AB Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Impact Coatings AB's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Impact Coatings 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.
Impact Coatings AB (OSTO:IMPC) has a Gross Margin % of 59.69% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Impact Coatings AB and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 57.26. Over the past decade, Impact Coatings AB's Gross Margin % has ranged from 27.78 to 79.70. According to the industry distribution chart, Impact Coatings AB ranks #43 out of 3003 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 1.4%.
Is Impact Coatings AB's Gross Margin % too high?
Impact Coatings AB's current Gross Margin % of 59.69% is near median its 10-year median of 57.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 27.78 to a high of 79.70. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.79. Impact Coatings AB's value of 59.69% is 122.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Impact Coatings AB ranks #43 out of 3003 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Impact Coatings AB has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Impact Coatings AB's Gross Margin % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Impact Coatings AB ranks #43 out of 3003 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Impact Coatings AB in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.79. Impact Coatings AB's value of 59.69% is 122.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Impact Coatings AB's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 27.78 to 79.70 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 57.26 vs. the industry median of 26.79, Impact Coatings 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Gross Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 26.79, based on 3,003 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. Impact Coatings AB's current Gross Margin % of 59.69% is 122.8% 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 Impact Coatings AB and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Impact Coatings AB's current Gross Margin % is 59.69%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 57.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Impact Coatings AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Impact Coatings AB (OSTO:IMPC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr2.46, compared to a current price of kr4.24 — trading 72.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 59.69%, which is near median its 10-year median of 57.26 and 122.8% above the Industrial Products industry median of 26.79. Impact Coatings AB's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 3 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 Impact Coatings AB (OSTO:IMPC), the current Gross Margin % is 59.69% 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 Impact Coatings AB (OSTO:IMPC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Impact Coatings AB stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of kr4.24 is trading 72.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr2.46.
GuruFocus considers Impact Coatings AB to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for OSTO:IMPC:
Gross Margin %: 59.69% (near median its 10-year median of 57.26)
GF Value™: kr2.46 vs. price of kr4.24 (72.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 122.8% above the Industrial Products median (#43 of 3003)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OSTO:IMPC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Impact Coatings AB develops and delivers industrial PVD coating focused on fuel cells, decorative, metallized and reflector applications. The company markets coatings under the INLINECOATER brand and coatings under MAXPHASE.
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