Net Insight ABOSTO:NETI B -1.98%88 Gross Margin % is 48.82% as of Mar. 2026, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 60.99. GuruFocus rates OSTO:NETI B with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of kr4.81 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,450 Hardware companies, Net Insight AB ranks better than 89.1% on this metric.
Net Insight AB gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -1.9%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Net Insight AB's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
OSTO:NETI B'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 52.42 Med: 60.99 Max: 62.94
Current: 52.42
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Net Insight AB was 62.94%. The lowest was 52.42%. And the median was 60.99%.
OSTO:NETI B's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 89.1% of 2450
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 24.53
vs OSTO:NETI B: 52.42
Net Insight AB had a gross margin of 48.82% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Net Insight AB was -1.90% per year.
Net Insight AB (OSTO:NETI 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
Net Insight AB had a gross margin of 48.82% 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.
Net Insight AB Gross Margin % Related Terms
Net Insight AB Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Net Insight 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:NETI B vs CSCO, CIEN, MSI: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Net Insight 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.
Net Insight AB Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Net Insight AB's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Net Insight 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.
Net Insight AB (OSTO:NETI B) has a Gross Margin % of 48.82% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Net Insight AB and its competitors. This is 20% below median its historical median of 60.99. Over the past decade, Net Insight AB's Gross Margin % has ranged from 52.42 to 62.94. According to the industry distribution chart, Net Insight AB ranks #267 out of 2450 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 10.9%.
Is Net Insight AB's Gross Margin % too high?
Net Insight AB's current Gross Margin % of 48.82% is 20% below median its 10-year median of 60.99. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 52.42 to a high of 62.94. The Hardware industry median Gross Margin % is 24.53. Net Insight AB's value of 48.82% is 99% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Net Insight AB ranks #267 out of 2450 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Net Insight AB has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Net Insight AB's Gross Margin % compare to CSCO and CIEN?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Net Insight AB ranks #267 out of 2450 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Net Insight AB in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.53. Net Insight AB's value of 48.82% is 99% above this benchmark. Historically, Net Insight AB's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 52.42 to 62.94 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 60.99 vs. the industry median of 24.53, Net Insight 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 Hardware company?
The median Gross Margin % among Hardware companies is 24.53, based on 2,450 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. Net Insight AB's current Gross Margin % of 48.82% is 99% 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 Net Insight AB and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Net Insight AB's current Gross Margin % is 48.82%, which is 20% below median its own 10-year median of 60.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Net Insight AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Net Insight AB (OSTO:NETI B) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr4.81, compared to a current price of kr3.96 — trading 17.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 48.82%, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 60.99 and 99% above the Hardware industry median of 24.53. Net Insight AB's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 4 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 Net Insight AB (OSTO:NETI B), the current Gross Margin % is 48.82% 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 Net Insight AB (OSTO:NETI B) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Net Insight AB stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of kr3.96 is trading 17.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr4.81.
GuruFocus considers Net Insight AB to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for OSTO:NETI B:
Gross Margin %: 48.82% (20% below median its 10-year median of 60.99)
GF Value™: kr4.81 vs. price of kr3.96 (17.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 99% above the Hardware median (#267 of 2450)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OSTO:NETI B stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Net Insight AB develops and sells solutions for efficient and reliable real-time transport of media content and time synchronization. Revenue is generated through hardware sales, software licensing, and subscription & support agreements. Within media transport, the company serves service providers, broadcasters, production companies, and rights holders. In the time synchronization business, customers include telecom operators and service providers of 5G networks utilizing Time Division Duplex (TDD) for data transmission, critical infrastructure networks, organizations requiring reliable time and positioning services, as well as utility companies and power grids. Its Sales are conducted in EMEA, the Americas, and APAC through direct sales and partnerships with resellers and integrators.
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