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INQ Group ABOSTO:INQ +3.23%10 Gross Margin % is 54.25% as of Jun. 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 53.94. GuruFocus rates OSTO:INQ with a GF Score™ of 10/100 and a GF Value™ of kr0.03 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,680 Software companies, INQ Group AB ranks better than 67.95% on this metric.
INQ Group AB (OSTO:INQ) 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
INQ Group AB had a gross margin of 54.25% 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.
INQ Group AB Gross Margin % Related Terms
INQ Group AB Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for INQ Group 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:INQ vs MSFT, PLTR, ORCL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, INQ Group 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.
INQ Group AB Gross Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, INQ Group AB's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where INQ Group 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.
INQ Group AB (OSTO:INQ) has a Gross Margin % of 54.25% as of Jun. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on INQ Group AB and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 53.94. Over the past decade, INQ Group AB's Gross Margin % has ranged from 32.42 to 62.86. According to the industry distribution chart, INQ Group AB ranks #859 out of 2680 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 32.1%.
Is INQ Group AB's Gross Margin % too high?
INQ Group AB's current Gross Margin % of 54.25% is near median its 10-year median of 53.94. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 32.42 to a high of 62.86. The Software industry median Gross Margin % is 40.41. INQ Group AB's value of 54.25% is 34.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, INQ Group AB ranks #859 out of 2680 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, INQ Group AB has a GF Score™ of 10/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does INQ Group AB's Gross Margin % compare to MSFT and PLTR?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, INQ Group AB ranks #859 out of 2680 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts INQ Group AB in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 40.41. INQ Group AB's value of 54.25% is 34.2% above this benchmark. Historically, INQ Group AB's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 32.42 to 62.86 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 53.94 vs. the industry median of 40.41, INQ Group 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 Software company?
The median Gross Margin % among Software companies is 40.41, 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. INQ Group AB's current Gross Margin % of 54.25% is 34.2% 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 INQ Group AB and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Gross Margin % is 40.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. INQ Group AB's current Gross Margin % is 54.25%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 53.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is INQ Group AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, INQ Group AB (OSTO:INQ) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr0.03, compared to a current price of kr0.19 — trading 540% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 54.25%, which is near median its 10-year median of 53.94 and 34.2% above the Software industry median of 40.41. INQ Group AB's overall GF Score™ is 10/100 with 10 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 INQ Group AB (OSTO:INQ), the current Gross Margin % is 54.25% 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.
Is INQ Group AB (OSTO:INQ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, INQ Group AB stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of kr0.19 is trading 540% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr0.03.
GuruFocus considers INQ Group AB to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for OSTO:INQ:
Gross Margin %: 54.25% (near median its 10-year median of 53.94)
GF Value™: kr0.03 vs. price of kr0.19 (540% above fair value)
Industry Position: 34.2% above the Software median (#859 of 2680)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OSTO:INQ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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