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Mildef Group ABOSTO:MILDEF +0.71%86 Gross Margin % is 51.87% as of Jun. 2026, which is 14% above its 10-year median of 45.35. GuruFocus rates OSTO:MILDEF with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of kr181.77 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 345 Aerospace & Defense companies, Mildef Group AB ranks better than 75.65% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Mildef Group AB's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
OSTO:MILDEF'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 37.37 Med: 45.35 Max: 49.05
Current: 44.37
During the past 8 years, the highestGross Margin % of Mildef Group AB was 49.05%. The lowest was 37.37%. And the median was 45.35%.
OSTO:MILDEF's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 75.65% of 345
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 26.84
vs OSTO:MILDEF: 44.37
Mildef Group AB had a gross margin of 51.87% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Mildef Group AB was 0.60% per year.
Mildef Group AB (OSTO:MILDEF) 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
Mildef Group AB had a gross margin of 51.87% 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.
Mildef Group AB Gross Margin % Related Terms
Mildef Group AB Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Mildef 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:MILDEF vs SPCX, GE, RTX: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Mildef 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.
Mildef Group AB Gross Margin % vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Mildef Group AB's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mildef 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.
Mildef Group AB (OSTO:MILDEF) has a Gross Margin % of 51.87% as of Jun. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Mildef Group AB and its competitors. This is 14% above median its historical median of 45.35. Over the past decade, Mildef Group AB's Gross Margin % has ranged from 37.37 to 49.05. According to the industry distribution chart, Mildef Group AB ranks #84 out of 345 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 24.3%.
Is Mildef Group AB's Gross Margin % too high?
Mildef Group AB's current Gross Margin % of 51.87% is 14% above median its 10-year median of 45.35. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 37.37 to a high of 49.05. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Gross Margin % is 26.84. Mildef Group AB's value of 51.87% is 93.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mildef Group AB ranks #84 out of 345 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Mildef Group AB has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mildef Group AB's Gross Margin % compare to SPCX and GE?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Mildef Group AB ranks #84 out of 345 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Mildef Group AB in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.84. Mildef Group AB's value of 51.87% is 93.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Mildef Group AB's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 37.37 to 49.05 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 45.35 vs. the industry median of 26.84, Mildef 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 an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Gross Margin % among Aerospace & Defense companies is 26.84, based on 345 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. Mildef Group AB's current Gross Margin % of 51.87% is 93.3% 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 Mildef Group AB and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mildef Group AB's current Gross Margin % is 51.87%, which is 14% above median its own 10-year median of 45.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mildef Group AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mildef Group AB (OSTO:MILDEF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr181.77, compared to a current price of kr185.20 — trading 1.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 51.87%, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 45.35 and 93.3% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 26.84. Mildef Group AB's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 5 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 Mildef Group AB (OSTO:MILDEF), the current Gross Margin % is 51.87% 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 Mildef Group AB (OSTO:MILDEF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mildef Group AB stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of kr185.20 is trading 1.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr181.77.
GuruFocus considers Mildef Group AB to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for OSTO:MILDEF:
Gross Margin %: 51.87% (14% above median its 10-year median of 45.35)
GF Value™: kr181.77 vs. price of kr185.20 (1.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 93.3% above the Aerospace & Defense median (#84 of 345)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OSTO:MILDEF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Mildef Group AB is a multinational systems integrator and full-spectrum provider specializing in rugged IT for military, government, and critical infrastructure sectors. It provides hardware, software, and services that shield and protect critical information streams and systems. Some of the products and services offered by the company include hardware products like intelligent displays, rugged laptops, routers, handhelds, robot controllers, etc; the OneCIS software solution, which provides a secure, flexible, scalable, and deployable tactical IT capability; and custom product development and integration services. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from Germany, and the rest from Sweden, Norway, the USA, Europe (excluding Nordics and Germany), and other countries.
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