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Tempest Security ABOSTO:TSEC +0.93%70 Gross Margin % is 93.11% as of Dec. 2025, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 91.10. GuruFocus rates OSTO:TSEC with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of kr18.05 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,008 Business Services companies, Tempest Security AB ranks better than 94.35% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Tempest Security AB's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
OSTO:TSEC'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 86.83 Med: 91.1 Max: 95.02
Current: 92.89
During the past 11 years, the highestGross Margin % of Tempest Security AB was 95.02%. The lowest was 86.83%. And the median was 91.10%.
OSTO:TSEC's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 94.35% of 1008
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 34.515
vs OSTO:TSEC: 92.89
Tempest Security AB had a gross margin of 93.11% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Tempest Security AB was 0.80% per year.
Tempest Security AB (OSTO:TSEC) 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
Tempest Security AB had a gross margin of 93.11% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
Tempest Security AB Gross Margin % Related Terms
Tempest Security AB Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Tempest Security 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:TSEC vs ALLE, MSA, ADT: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Security & Protection Services subindustry, Tempest Security 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.
Tempest Security AB Gross Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Tempest Security AB's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Tempest Security 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.
Tempest Security AB (OSTO:TSEC) has a Gross Margin % of 93.11% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Tempest Security AB and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 91.10. Over the past decade, Tempest Security AB's Gross Margin % has ranged from 86.83 to 95.02. According to the industry distribution chart, Tempest Security AB ranks #57 out of 1008 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 5.7%.
Is Tempest Security AB's Gross Margin % too high?
Tempest Security AB's current Gross Margin % of 93.11% is near median its 10-year median of 91.10. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 86.83 to a high of 95.02. The Business Services industry median Gross Margin % is 34.52. Tempest Security AB's value of 93.11% is 169.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tempest Security AB ranks #57 out of 1008 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Tempest Security AB has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tempest Security AB's Gross Margin % compare to ALLE and MSA?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Tempest Security AB ranks #57 out of 1008 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Tempest Security AB in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 34.52. Tempest Security AB's value of 93.11% is 169.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Tempest Security AB's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 86.83 to 95.02 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 91.10 vs. the industry median of 34.52, Tempest Security 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 Business Services company?
The median Gross Margin % among Business Services companies is 34.52, based on 1,008 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. Tempest Security AB's current Gross Margin % of 93.11% is 169.8% 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 Tempest Security AB and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Gross Margin % is 34.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Tempest Security AB's current Gross Margin % is 93.11%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 91.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tempest Security AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tempest Security AB (OSTO:TSEC) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is kr18.05, compared to a current price of kr10.90 — trading 39.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 93.11%, which is near median its 10-year median of 91.10 and 169.8% above the Business Services industry median of 34.52. Tempest Security AB's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 4 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 Tempest Security AB (OSTO:TSEC), the current Gross Margin % is 93.11% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Tempest Security AB (OSTO:TSEC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tempest Security AB stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of kr10.90 is trading 39.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr18.05.
GuruFocus considers Tempest Security AB to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for OSTO:TSEC:
Gross Margin %: 93.11% (near median its 10-year median of 91.10)
GF Value™: kr18.05 vs. price of kr10.90 (39.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 169.8% above the Business Services median (#57 of 1008)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OSTO:TSEC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Tempest Security AB provides solutions for security, protection, and service. The company has two segments: Security Solutions and Risk Solutions. The company gains the majority of revenue from Security Solutions, where it provides security guards, orderlies, and shop control. Risk Solutions includes Consulting, training, personal protection, and other specialized services. Geographically, the business activities function through the regions of Sweden, Denmark, and the United Kingdom.
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