Serstech ABOSTO:SERT -3.38%28 Gross Margin % is 102.42% as of Mar. 2026, which is 22% above its 10-year median of 84.16. GuruFocus rates OSTO:SERT with a GF Score™ of 28/100 and a GF Value™ of kr0.30 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,560 Chemicals companies, Serstech AB ranks better than 99.17% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Serstech AB's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr6.68 Mil. Serstech AB's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr6.53 Mil. Therefore, Serstech AB's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 102.42%.
Warning Sign:
Serstech AB gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -4%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Serstech AB's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
OSTO:SERT'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 72.09 Med: 84.16 Max: 104.03
Current: 83.37
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Serstech AB was 104.03%. The lowest was 72.09%. And the median was 84.16%.
OSTO:SERT's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 99.17% of 1560
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 23.36
vs OSTO:SERT: 83.37
Serstech AB had a gross margin of 102.42% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Serstech AB was -4.00% per year.
Serstech AB (OSTO:SERT) 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
Serstech AB had a gross margin of 102.42% 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.
Serstech AB Gross Margin % Related Terms
Serstech AB Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Serstech 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.
For the Chemicals subindustry, Serstech 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.
Serstech AB Gross Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Serstech AB's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Serstech 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.
Serstech AB (OSTO:SERT) has a Gross Margin % of 102.42% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Serstech AB and its competitors. This is 22% above median its historical median of 84.16. Over the past decade, Serstech AB's Gross Margin % has ranged from 72.09 to 104.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Serstech AB ranks #13 out of 1560 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 0.8%.
Is Serstech AB's Gross Margin % too high?
Serstech AB's current Gross Margin % of 102.42% is 22% above median its 10-year median of 84.16. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 72.09 to a high of 104.03. The Chemicals industry median Gross Margin % is 23.36. Serstech AB's value of 102.42% is 338.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Serstech AB ranks #13 out of 1560 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Serstech AB has a GF Score™ of 28/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Serstech AB's Gross Margin % compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Serstech AB ranks #13 out of 1560 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Serstech AB in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 23.36. Serstech AB's value of 102.42% is 338.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Serstech AB's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 72.09 to 104.03 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 84.16 vs. the industry median of 23.36, Serstech 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 Chemicals company?
The median Gross Margin % among Chemicals companies is 23.36, based on 1,560 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. Serstech AB's current Gross Margin % of 102.42% is 338.4% 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 Serstech AB and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Gross Margin % is 23.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Serstech AB's current Gross Margin % is 102.42%, which is 22% above median its own 10-year median of 84.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Serstech AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Serstech AB (OSTO:SERT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr0.30, compared to a current price of kr0.46 — trading 52.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 102.42%, which is 22% above median its 10-year median of 84.16 and 338.4% above the Chemicals industry median of 23.36. Serstech AB's overall GF Score™ is 28/100 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 Serstech AB (OSTO:SERT), the current Gross Margin % is 102.42% 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 Serstech AB (OSTO:SERT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Serstech AB stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of kr0.46 is trading 52.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr0.30.
GuruFocus considers Serstech AB to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for OSTO:SERT:
Gross Margin %: 102.42% (22% above median its 10-year median of 84.16)
GF Value™: kr0.30 vs. price of kr0.46 (52.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 338.4% above the Chemicals median (#13 of 1560)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OSTO:SERT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Serstech AB is engaged in chemical related products which help in the measurement and identification of chemicals. It offers Handheld Raman Spectrometer; Chemdash, Management and Reporting Software and Validated Data-Enriched and Complete Libraries. The company's solutions are used in the pharmaceutical production industry.
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