Stille ABOSTO:STIL +0.20%98 Gross Margin % is 49.07% as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 45.06. GuruFocus rates OSTO:STIL with a GF Score™ of 98/100 and a GF Value™ of kr235.77 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 805 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Stille AB ranks worse than 52.92% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Stille AB's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr87.9 Mil. Stille AB's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr179.1 Mil. Therefore, Stille AB's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 49.07%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Stille AB's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
OSTO:STIL'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 40.27 Med: 45.06 Max: 51.87
Current: 50.18
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Stille AB was 51.87%. The lowest was 40.27%. And the median was 45.06%.
OSTO:STIL's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 52.92% of 805
companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 52.07
vs OSTO:STIL: 50.18
Stille AB had a gross margin of 49.07% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Stille AB was 4.70% per year.
Stille AB (OSTO:STIL) 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
Stille AB had a gross margin of 49.07% 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.
Stille AB Gross Margin % Related Terms
Stille AB Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Stille 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:STIL vs ISRG, BDX, MDLN: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, Stille 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.
Stille AB Gross Margin % vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Stille AB's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Stille 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.
Stille AB (OSTO:STIL) has a Gross Margin % of 49.07% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Stille AB and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 45.06. Over the past decade, Stille AB's Gross Margin % has ranged from 40.27 to 51.87. According to the industry distribution chart, Stille AB ranks #426 out of 805 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 52.9%.
Is Stille AB's Gross Margin % too high?
Stille AB's current Gross Margin % of 49.07% is near median its 10-year median of 45.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 40.27 to a high of 51.87. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Gross Margin % is 52.07. Stille AB's value of 49.07% is 5.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Stille AB ranks #426 out of 805 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Stille AB has a GF Score™ of 98/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Stille AB's Gross Margin % compare to ISRG and BDX?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Stille AB ranks #426 out of 805 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Stille AB in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 52.07. Stille AB's value of 49.07% is 5.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Stille AB's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 40.27 to 51.87 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 45.06 vs. the industry median of 52.07, Stille 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 a Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Gross Margin % among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 52.07, based on 805 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. Stille AB's current Gross Margin % of 49.07% is 5.8% 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 Stille AB and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Gross Margin % is 52.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Stille AB's current Gross Margin % is 49.07%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 45.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Stille AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Stille AB (OSTO:STIL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr235.77, compared to a current price of kr245.00 — trading 3.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 49.07%, which is near median its 10-year median of 45.06 and 5.8% below the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 52.07. Stille AB's overall GF Score™ is 98/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Stille AB (OSTO:STIL), the current Gross Margin % is 49.07% 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 Stille AB (OSTO:STIL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Stille AB stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of kr245.00 is trading 3.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr235.77.
GuruFocus considers Stille AB to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for OSTO:STIL:
Gross Margin %: 49.07% (near median its 10-year median of 45.06)
GF Value™: kr235.77 vs. price of kr245.00 (3.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 5.8% below the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#426 of 805)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OSTO:STIL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Stille AB manufactures and distributes medical devices. Its products include surgical equipment such as Surgical Scissors, Forceps, Curettes, Raspatories, Elevators, c-arm tables and instrument care education, among others.
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