Salix Group ABOSTO:SALIX -2.37%12 Gross Margin % is 34.45% as of Mar. 2026, which is 12% above its 10-year median of 30.88. GuruFocus rates OSTO:SALIX with a GF Score™ of 12/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 153 Industrial Distribution companies, Salix Group AB ranks better than 76.47% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Salix Group AB's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
OSTO:SALIX'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 29.72 Med: 30.88 Max: 34.45
Current: 34.45
During the past 3 years, the highestGross Margin % of Salix Group AB was 34.45%. The lowest was 29.72%. And the median was 30.88%.
OSTO:SALIX's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 76.47% of 153
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 24.34
vs OSTO:SALIX: 34.45
Salix Group AB had a gross margin of 34.45% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Salix Group AB was 0.00% per year.
Salix Group AB (OSTO:SALIX) 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
Salix Group AB had a gross margin of 34.45% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
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.
Salix Group AB Gross Margin % Related Terms
Salix Group AB Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Salix 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.
Salix Group AB Gross Margin % Chart
Salix Group AB Annual Data
Trend
Dec23
Dec24
Dec25
Gross Margin %
29.72
30.88
32.71
Salix Group AB Quarterly Data
Dec23
Dec24
Mar25
Dec25
Mar26
Gross Margin %
0.00
0.00
31.49
0.00
34.45
OSTO:SALIX vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Salix 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.
Salix Group AB Gross Margin % vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Salix Group AB's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Salix 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.
Salix Group AB (OSTO:SALIX) has a Gross Margin % of 34.45% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Salix Group AB and its competitors. This is 12% above median its historical median of 30.88. Over the past decade, Salix Group AB's Gross Margin % has ranged from 29.72 to 34.45. According to the industry distribution chart, Salix Group AB ranks #36 out of 153 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 23.5%.
Is Salix Group AB's Gross Margin % too high?
Salix Group AB's current Gross Margin % of 34.45% is 12% above median its 10-year median of 30.88. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 29.72 to a high of 34.45. The Industrial Distribution industry median Gross Margin % is 24.34. Salix Group AB's value of 34.45% is 41.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Salix Group AB ranks #36 out of 153 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Salix Group AB has a GF Score™ of 12/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Salix Group AB's Gross Margin % compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Salix Group AB ranks #36 out of 153 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Salix Group AB in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.34. Salix Group AB's value of 34.45% is 41.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Salix Group AB's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 29.72 to 34.45 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 30.88 vs. the industry median of 24.34, Salix 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 Industrial Distribution company?
The median Gross Margin % among Industrial Distribution companies is 24.34, based on 153 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. Salix Group AB's current Gross Margin % of 34.45% is 41.5% 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 Salix Group AB and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Salix Group AB's current Gross Margin % is 34.45%, which is 12% above median its own 10-year median of 30.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Salix Group AB stock overvalued right now?
Salix Group AB (OSTO:SALIX) has a current Gross Margin % of 34.45%. The current Gross Margin % is 34.45%, which is 12% above median its 10-year median of 30.88 and 41.5% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 24.34. Salix Group AB's overall GF Score™ is 12/100 with 2 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 Salix Group AB (OSTO:SALIX), the current Gross Margin % is 34.45% 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.
Salix Group AB is a Nordic trading and distribution platform that offers products in construction and industry, prominently fittings, consumables, input goods and packaging. The company also offers products for home and garden as well as agriculture and forestry. It offers products through its own brands as well as distributed third-party brands. The company's business areas consist of Home & Fittings, Building & Agri Supplies and Building & Packaging Solutions. The majority of revenue is derived from the Construction & Agri Supplies business area offers a wide range of construction-related products, fasteners and technical supplies to professional customers in construction, industry, agriculture and trade. Geographically, the maximum revenue is generated from Sweden.
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