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Seafire ABOSTO:SEAF +2.00%64 Gross Margin % is 22.17% as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 20.77. GuruFocus rates OSTO:SEAF with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of kr6.42 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 550 Asset Management companies, Seafire AB ranks worse than 79.45% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Seafire AB's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr47.0 Mil. Seafire AB's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr212.0 Mil. Therefore, Seafire AB's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 22.17%.
Warning Sign:
Seafire AB gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -2.4%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Seafire AB's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
OSTO:SEAF'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -28.94 Med: 20.77 Max: 29.59
Current: 21.39
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Seafire AB was 29.59%. The lowest was -28.94%. And the median was 20.77%.
OSTO:SEAF's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 79.45% of 550
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 57.13
vs OSTO:SEAF: 21.39
Seafire AB had a gross margin of 22.17% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Seafire AB was -2.40% per year.
Seafire AB (OSTO:SEAF) 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
Seafire AB had a gross margin of 22.17% 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.
Seafire AB Gross Margin % Related Terms
Seafire AB Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Seafire 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:SEAF vs BLK, BX, KKR: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Seafire 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.
Seafire AB Gross Margin % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Seafire AB's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Seafire 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.
Seafire AB (OSTO:SEAF) has a Gross Margin % of 22.17% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Seafire AB and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 20.77. According to the industry distribution chart, Seafire AB ranks #437 out of 550 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 79.5%.
Is Seafire AB's Gross Margin % too high?
Seafire AB's current Gross Margin % of 22.17% is near median its 10-year median of 20.77. The Asset Management industry median Gross Margin % is 57.13. Seafire AB's value of 22.17% is 61.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Seafire AB ranks #437 out of 550 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Seafire AB has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Seafire AB's Gross Margin % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Seafire AB ranks #437 out of 550 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Seafire AB in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 57.13. Seafire AB's value of 22.17% is 61.2% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 20.77 vs. the industry median of 57.13, Seafire AB has consistently been below 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 Asset Management company?
The median Gross Margin % among Asset Management companies is 57.13, based on 550 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. Seafire AB's current Gross Margin % of 22.17% is 61.2% below 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 Seafire AB and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Gross Margin % is 57.13 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Seafire AB's current Gross Margin % is 22.17%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 20.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Seafire AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Seafire AB (OSTO:SEAF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr6.42, compared to a current price of kr7.14 — trading 11.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 22.17%, which is near median its 10-year median of 20.77 and 61.2% below the Asset Management industry median of 57.13. Seafire AB's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 Seafire AB (OSTO:SEAF), the current Gross Margin % is 22.17% 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 Seafire AB (OSTO:SEAF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Seafire AB stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of kr7.14 is trading 11.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr6.42.
GuruFocus considers Seafire AB to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for OSTO:SEAF:
Gross Margin %: 22.17% (near median its 10-year median of 20.77)
GF Value™: kr6.42 vs. price of kr7.14 (11.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 61.2% below the Asset Management median (#437 of 550)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OSTO:SEAF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Seafire AB is a Sweden-based company engaged in acquiring and developing companies with business models, market positions, and brands. The company has two business segments: Industrial components and Products. The Industrial components, which generate the majority of revenue, include Bara Mineraler AB, Farg-in AB, Pexymek AB, Thor Ahlgren AB, Akerstedts Verkstads AB, DOFAB AB, Kenpo Sandwich, and Boro-Pannan AB. The products segment includes Luda.Farm AB, Nordbutiker AB, SolidEngineer AB, and OPO Scandinavia AB. Geographically, the company generates the majority of its revenue from Sweden.
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