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Studsvik ABOSTO:SVIK -1.75%70 Gross Margin % is 23.85% as of Jun. 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 25.23. GuruFocus rates OSTO:SVIK with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of kr142.45 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 235 Waste Management companies, Studsvik AB ranks worse than 58.3% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Studsvik AB's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was kr58.9 Mil. Studsvik AB's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was kr247.0 Mil. Therefore, Studsvik AB's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 23.85%.
Warning Sign:
Studsvik AB gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -2.9%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Studsvik AB's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
OSTO:SVIK'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 22.21 Med: 25.23 Max: 29.45
Current: 24.53
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Studsvik AB was 29.45%. The lowest was 22.21%. And the median was 25.23%.
OSTO:SVIK's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 58.3% of 235
companies
in the Waste Management industry
Industry Median: 27.49
vs OSTO:SVIK: 24.53
Studsvik AB had a gross margin of 23.85% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Studsvik AB was -2.90% per year.
Studsvik AB (OSTO:SVIK) 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
Studsvik AB had a gross margin of 23.85% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 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.
Studsvik AB Gross Margin % Related Terms
Studsvik AB Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Studsvik 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:SVIK vs WM, RSG, WCN: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Waste Management subindustry, Studsvik 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.
Studsvik AB Gross Margin % vs Waste Management Industry
For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, Studsvik AB's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Studsvik 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.
Studsvik AB (OSTO:SVIK) has a Gross Margin % of 23.85% as of Jun. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Studsvik AB and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 25.23. Over the past decade, Studsvik AB's Gross Margin % has ranged from 22.21 to 29.45. According to the industry distribution chart, Studsvik AB ranks #137 out of 235 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 58.3%.
Is Studsvik AB's Gross Margin % too high?
Studsvik AB's current Gross Margin % of 23.85% is near median its 10-year median of 25.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 22.21 to a high of 29.45. The Waste Management industry median Gross Margin % is 27.49. Studsvik AB's value of 23.85% is 13.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Studsvik AB ranks #137 out of 235 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Studsvik AB has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Studsvik AB's Gross Margin % compare to WM and RSG?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, Studsvik AB ranks #137 out of 235 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Studsvik AB in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 27.49. Studsvik AB's value of 23.85% is 13.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Studsvik AB's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 22.21 to 29.45 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 25.23 vs. the industry median of 27.49, Studsvik 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 Waste Management company?
The median Gross Margin % among Waste Management companies is 27.49, based on 235 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. Studsvik AB's current Gross Margin % of 23.85% is 13.2% 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 Studsvik AB and its competitors. For the Waste Management industry, the median Gross Margin % is 27.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Studsvik AB's current Gross Margin % is 23.85%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 25.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Studsvik AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Studsvik AB (OSTO:SVIK) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr142.45, compared to a current price of kr224.00 — trading 57.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 23.85%, which is near median its 10-year median of 25.23 and 13.2% below the Waste Management industry median of 27.49. Studsvik AB's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 Studsvik AB (OSTO:SVIK), the current Gross Margin % is 23.85% as of Jun. 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 Studsvik AB (OSTO:SVIK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Studsvik AB stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of kr224.00 is trading 57.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr142.45.
GuruFocus considers Studsvik AB to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for OSTO:SVIK:
Gross Margin %: 23.85% (near median its 10-year median of 25.23)
GF Value™: kr142.45 vs. price of kr224.00 (57.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 13.2% below the Waste Management median (#137 of 235)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OSTO:SVIK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Studsvik AB provides engineering and consultancy services to the international nuclear power industry. The company offers fuel and materials testing, fuel and reactor management software as well as lifecycle management of nuclear and radioactive hazards, decommissioning of nuclear facilities, and designing radioactive waste management processes. Its segments are Fuel - Materials and Waste Technology, Scandpower, Decommissioning and Radiation Protection Services and Other. It derives maximum revenue from Fuel - Materials and Waste Technology. Geographically, the company operates in Sweden; Germany; Rest of Europe; North America; Asia; and All other countries, of which it derives maximum revenue from Germany.
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