Sensys Gatso Group ABOSTO:SGG -2.31%85 Gross Margin % is 38.99% as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 40.07. GuruFocus rates OSTO:SGG with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of kr71.80 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,449 Hardware companies, Sensys Gatso Group AB ranks better than 79.3% on this metric.
OSTO:SGG's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 79.3% of 2449
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 24.5
vs OSTO:SGG: 41.95
Sensys Gatso Group AB had a gross margin of 38.99% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Sensys Gatso Group AB was 1.40% per year.
Sensys Gatso Group AB (OSTO:SGG) 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
Sensys Gatso Group AB had a gross margin of 38.99% 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.
Sensys Gatso Group AB Gross Margin % Related Terms
Sensys Gatso Group AB Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sensys Gatso 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.
OSTO:SGG vs COHR, KEYS, GRMN: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Sensys Gatso 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.
Sensys Gatso Group AB Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Sensys Gatso Group AB's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sensys Gatso 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.
Sensys Gatso Group AB (OSTO:SGG) has a Gross Margin % of 38.99% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Sensys Gatso Group AB and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 40.07. Over the past decade, Sensys Gatso Group AB's Gross Margin % has ranged from 33.64 to 45.47. According to the industry distribution chart, Sensys Gatso Group AB ranks #507 out of 2449 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 20.7%.
Is Sensys Gatso Group AB's Gross Margin % too high?
Sensys Gatso Group AB's current Gross Margin % of 38.99% is near median its 10-year median of 40.07. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 33.64 to a high of 45.47. The Hardware industry median Gross Margin % is 24.50. Sensys Gatso Group AB's value of 38.99% is 59.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sensys Gatso Group AB ranks #507 out of 2449 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sensys Gatso Group AB has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sensys Gatso Group AB's Gross Margin % compare to COHR and KEYS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Sensys Gatso Group AB ranks #507 out of 2449 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Sensys Gatso Group AB in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.50. Sensys Gatso Group AB's value of 38.99% is 59.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Sensys Gatso Group AB's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 33.64 to 45.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 40.07 vs. the industry median of 24.50, Sensys Gatso 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 a Hardware company?
The median Gross Margin % among Hardware companies is 24.50, based on 2,449 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. Sensys Gatso Group AB's current Gross Margin % of 38.99% is 59.1% 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 Sensys Gatso Group AB and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sensys Gatso Group AB's current Gross Margin % is 38.99%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 40.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sensys Gatso Group AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sensys Gatso Group AB (OSTO:SGG) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is kr71.80, compared to a current price of kr46.45 — trading 35.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 38.99%, which is near median its 10-year median of 40.07 and 59.1% above the Hardware industry median of 24.50. Sensys Gatso Group AB's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 8 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 Sensys Gatso Group AB (OSTO:SGG), the current Gross Margin % is 38.99% 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 Sensys Gatso Group AB (OSTO:SGG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sensys Gatso Group AB stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of kr46.45 is trading 35.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr71.80.
GuruFocus considers Sensys Gatso Group AB to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for OSTO:SGG:
Gross Margin %: 38.99% (near median its 10-year median of 40.07)
GF Value™: kr71.80 vs. price of kr46.45 (35.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 59.1% above the Hardware median (#507 of 2449)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OSTO:SGG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sensys Gatso Group AB is a Sweden-based company. It develops, produces, markets, and sells sensors and systems that are used for speed enforcement and red-light enforcement. The company also provides servicing and maintenance alongside sales of systems. Its products are used by police, road authorities, and private operators. The company operates in business segments of System Sales and Managed Service. The System Sales segment generates maximum revenue for the company. Its geographical segments are Europe, America, and Middle East and APAC.
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