Studentbostader i Norden AB (OSTO:STUDBO) 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
Studentbostader i Norden AB had a gross margin of 59.08% 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.
Studentbostader i Norden AB Gross Margin % Related Terms
Studentbostader i Norden 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.
OSTO:STUDBO vs CBRE, BEKE, JLL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Real Estate Services subindustry, Studentbostader i Norden 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.
Studentbostader i Norden AB Gross Margin % vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Studentbostader i Norden AB's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Studentbostader i Norden 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.
Studentbostader i Norden AB (OSTO:STUDBO) has a Gross Margin % of 59.08% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Studentbostader i Norden AB and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 59.59. According to the industry distribution chart, Studentbostader i Norden AB ranks #420 out of 1645 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 25.5%.
Is Studentbostader i Norden AB's Gross Margin % too high?
Studentbostader i Norden AB's current Gross Margin % of 59.08% is near median its 10-year median of 59.59. The Real Estate industry median Gross Margin % is 36.98. Studentbostader i Norden AB's value of 59.08% is 59.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Studentbostader i Norden AB ranks #420 out of 1645 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Studentbostader i Norden AB has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Studentbostader i Norden AB's Gross Margin % compare to CBRE and BEKE?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Studentbostader i Norden AB ranks #420 out of 1645 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Studentbostader i Norden AB in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.98. Studentbostader i Norden AB's value of 59.08% is 59.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 59.59 vs. the industry median of 36.98, Studentbostader i Norden 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 Real Estate company?
The median Gross Margin % among Real Estate companies is 36.98, based on 1,645 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. Studentbostader i Norden AB's current Gross Margin % of 59.08% is 59.8% 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 Studentbostader i Norden AB and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Gross Margin % is 36.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Studentbostader i Norden AB's current Gross Margin % is 59.08%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 59.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Studentbostader i Norden AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Studentbostader i Norden AB (OSTO:STUDBO) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr1.16, compared to a current price of kr1.22 — trading 4.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 59.08%, which is near median its 10-year median of 59.59 and 59.8% above the Real Estate industry median of 36.98. Studentbostader i Norden AB's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 Studentbostader i Norden AB (OSTO:STUDBO), the current Gross Margin % is 59.08% 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 Studentbostader i Norden AB (OSTO:STUDBO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Studentbostader i Norden AB stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of kr1.22 is trading 4.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr1.16.
GuruFocus considers Studentbostader i Norden AB to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for OSTO:STUDBO:
Gross Margin %: 59.08% (near median its 10-year median of 59.59)
GF Value™: kr1.16 vs. price of kr1.22 (4.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 59.8% above the Real Estate median (#420 of 1645)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OSTO:STUDBO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Studentbostader i Norden AB owns, manages, and develops student housing facilities in the Nordic region. The company offers affordable housing options and a completely digitized rental management system.
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