Scandinavian Enviro Systems AB (OSTO:SES) 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
Scandinavian Enviro Systems AB had a gross margin of 77.53% 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.
Scandinavian Enviro Systems AB Gross Margin % Related Terms
Scandinavian Enviro Systems AB Gross Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
Scandinavian Enviro Systems AB Gross Margin % Chart
OSTO:SES vs WM, RSG, WCN: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Waste Management subindustry, Scandinavian Enviro Systems 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.
Scandinavian Enviro Systems AB Gross Margin % vs Waste Management Industry
For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, Scandinavian Enviro Systems AB's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Scandinavian Enviro Systems 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.
Scandinavian Enviro Systems AB (OSTO:SES) has a Gross Margin % of 77.53% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Scandinavian Enviro Systems AB and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 73.92. According to the industry distribution chart, Scandinavian Enviro Systems AB ranks #14 out of 234 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 6%.
Is Scandinavian Enviro Systems AB's Gross Margin % too high?
Scandinavian Enviro Systems AB's current Gross Margin % of 77.53% is near median its 10-year median of 73.92. The Waste Management industry median Gross Margin % is 27.35. Scandinavian Enviro Systems AB's value of 77.53% is 183.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Scandinavian Enviro Systems AB ranks #14 out of 234 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Scandinavian Enviro Systems AB has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Scandinavian Enviro Systems AB's Gross Margin % compare to WM and RSG?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, Scandinavian Enviro Systems AB ranks #14 out of 234 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Scandinavian Enviro Systems AB in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 27.35. Scandinavian Enviro Systems AB's value of 77.53% is 183.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 73.92 vs. the industry median of 27.35, Scandinavian Enviro Systems 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 Waste Management company?
The median Gross Margin % among Waste Management companies is 27.35, based on 234 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. Scandinavian Enviro Systems AB's current Gross Margin % of 77.53% is 183.5% 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 Scandinavian Enviro Systems AB and its competitors. For the Waste Management industry, the median Gross Margin % is 27.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Scandinavian Enviro Systems AB's current Gross Margin % is 77.53%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 73.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Scandinavian Enviro Systems AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Scandinavian Enviro Systems AB (OSTO:SES) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is kr0.54, compared to a current price of kr0.20 — trading 63% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 77.53%, which is near median its 10-year median of 73.92 and 183.5% above the Waste Management industry median of 27.35. Scandinavian Enviro Systems AB's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 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 Scandinavian Enviro Systems AB (OSTO:SES), the current Gross Margin % is 77.53% 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 Scandinavian Enviro Systems AB (OSTO:SES) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Scandinavian Enviro Systems AB stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of kr0.20 is trading 63% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr0.54.
GuruFocus considers Scandinavian Enviro Systems AB to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for OSTO:SES:
Gross Margin %: 77.53% (near median its 10-year median of 73.92)
GF Value™: kr0.54 vs. price of kr0.20 (63% below fair value)
Industry Position: 183.5% above the Waste Management median (#14 of 234)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OSTO:SES stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Scandinavian Enviro Systems AB Business Description
Scandinavian Enviro Systems AB functions as a recycling company in Sweden. Its technology enables changing the chemical composition and the physical phase of the tire material during the process. The company operates recycling facilities for recovering carbon black, oil, steel, and gas from waste tires.
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