Instalco ABOSTO:INSTAL -2.04%92 Gross Margin % is 53.11% as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 48.76. GuruFocus rates OSTO:INSTAL with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of kr34.32 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,718 Construction companies, Instalco AB ranks better than 90.22% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Instalco AB's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr1,826 Mil. Instalco AB's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr3,438 Mil. Therefore, Instalco AB's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 53.11%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Instalco AB's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
OSTO:INSTAL'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 43.42 Med: 48.76 Max: 53.09
Current: 53.05
During the past 12 years, the highestGross Margin % of Instalco AB was 53.09%. The lowest was 43.42%. And the median was 48.76%.
OSTO:INSTAL's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 90.22% of 1718
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 20.785
vs OSTO:INSTAL: 53.05
Instalco AB had a gross margin of 53.11% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Instalco AB was 2.30% per year.
Instalco AB (OSTO:INSTAL) 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
Instalco AB had a gross margin of 53.11% 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.
Instalco AB Gross Margin % Related Terms
Instalco AB Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Instalco 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:INSTAL vs PWR, FIX, EME: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Instalco 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.
Instalco AB Gross Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Instalco AB's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Instalco 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.
Instalco AB (OSTO:INSTAL) has a Gross Margin % of 53.11% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Instalco AB and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 48.76. Over the past decade, Instalco AB's Gross Margin % has ranged from 43.42 to 53.09. According to the industry distribution chart, Instalco AB ranks #168 out of 1718 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 9.8%.
Is Instalco AB's Gross Margin % too high?
Instalco AB's current Gross Margin % of 53.11% is near median its 10-year median of 48.76. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 43.42 to a high of 53.09. The Construction industry median Gross Margin % is 20.79. Instalco AB's value of 53.11% is 155.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Instalco AB ranks #168 out of 1718 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Instalco AB has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Instalco AB's Gross Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Instalco AB ranks #168 out of 1718 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Instalco AB in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.79. Instalco AB's value of 53.11% is 155.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Instalco AB's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 43.42 to 53.09 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 48.76 vs. the industry median of 20.79, Instalco 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 Construction company?
The median Gross Margin % among Construction companies is 20.79, based on 1,718 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. Instalco AB's current Gross Margin % of 53.11% is 155.5% 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 Instalco AB and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Gross Margin % is 20.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Instalco AB's current Gross Margin % is 53.11%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 48.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Instalco AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Instalco AB (OSTO:INSTAL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr34.32, compared to a current price of kr37.46 — trading 9.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 53.11%, which is near median its 10-year median of 48.76 and 155.5% above the Construction industry median of 20.79. Instalco AB's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 with 9 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 Instalco AB (OSTO:INSTAL), the current Gross Margin % is 53.11% 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 Instalco AB (OSTO:INSTAL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Instalco AB stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of kr37.46 is trading 9.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr34.32.
GuruFocus considers Instalco AB to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for OSTO:INSTAL:
Gross Margin %: 53.11% (near median its 10-year median of 48.76)
GF Value™: kr34.32 vs. price of kr37.46 (9.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 155.5% above the Construction median (#168 of 1718)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OSTO:INSTAL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Instalco AB is engaged in installation, service and maintenance of real estate and facilities in Sweden, Norway and Finland. The company performs technical installation and service within the areas of electrical, heating and plumbing systems, as well as ventilation and cooling systems. The Group has two operating segments: Sweden and Rest of Nordics. Its revenue stems from sales of the execution of installations, construction contracts and service contracts.
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