Stora Enso OyjSEOFF +0.11%75 Gross Margin % is 26.17% as of Mar. 2026, which is 36% below its 10-year median of 41.11. GuruFocus rates SEOFF with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.69. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 383 Packaging & Containers companies, Stora Enso Oyj ranks better than 79.37% on this metric.
Stora Enso Oyj gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -10%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Stora Enso Oyj's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SEOFF'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 29.03 Med: 41.11 Max: 46.03
Current: 33.57
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Stora Enso Oyj was 46.03%. The lowest was 29.03%. And the median was 41.11%.
SEOFF's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 79.37% of 383
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 21.27
vs SEOFF: 33.57
Stora Enso Oyj had a gross margin of 26.17% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Stora Enso Oyj was -10.00% per year.
Stora Enso Oyj (OTCPK:SEOFF) 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
Stora Enso Oyj had a gross margin of 26.17% 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.
Stora Enso Oyj Gross Margin % Related Terms
Stora Enso Oyj Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Stora Enso Oyj'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.
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Stora Enso Oyj'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.
Stora Enso Oyj Gross Margin % vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Stora Enso Oyj's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Stora Enso Oyj'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.
Stora Enso Oyj (SEOFF) has a Gross Margin % of 26.17% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Stora Enso Oyj and its competitors. This is 36% below median its historical median of 41.11. Over the past decade, Stora Enso Oyj's Gross Margin % has ranged from 29.03 to 46.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Stora Enso Oyj ranks #79 out of 383 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 20.6%.
Is Stora Enso Oyj's Gross Margin % too high?
Stora Enso Oyj's current Gross Margin % of 26.17% is 36% below median its 10-year median of 41.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 29.03 to a high of 46.03. The Packaging & Containers industry median Gross Margin % is 21.27. Stora Enso Oyj's value of 26.17% is 23% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Stora Enso Oyj ranks #79 out of 383 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Stora Enso Oyj has a GF Score™ of 75/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Stora Enso Oyj's Gross Margin % compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Stora Enso Oyj ranks #79 out of 383 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Stora Enso Oyj in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 21.27. Stora Enso Oyj's value of 26.17% is 23% above this benchmark. Historically, Stora Enso Oyj's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 29.03 to 46.03 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 41.11 vs. the industry median of 21.27, Stora Enso Oyj 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median Gross Margin % among Packaging & Containers companies is 21.27, based on 383 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. Stora Enso Oyj's current Gross Margin % of 26.17% is 23% 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 Stora Enso Oyj and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Gross Margin % is 21.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Stora Enso Oyj's current Gross Margin % is 26.17%, which is 36% below median its own 10-year median of 41.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Stora Enso Oyj stock overvalued right now?
Stora Enso Oyj (SEOFF) has a current Gross Margin % of 26.17%. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.69, compared to a current price of $9.09 — trading 6.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 26.17%, which is 36% below median its 10-year median of 41.11 and 23% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 21.27. Stora Enso Oyj's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 6 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 Stora Enso Oyj (SEOFF), the current Gross Margin % is 26.17% 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 Stora Enso Oyj (SEOFF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Stora Enso Oyj stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $9.09 is trading 6.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $9.69.
Key valuation signals for SEOFF:
Gross Margin %: 26.17% (36% below median its 10-year median of 41.11)
GF Value™: $9.69 vs. price of $9.09 (6.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 23% above the Packaging & Containers median (#79 of 383)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SEOFF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Stora Enso Oyj is a renewable materials company. It provides renewable products in packaging, biomaterials, and wooden construction, and private forest owners. Its operating segments are Packaging Materials, Packaging Solutions, Biomaterials, Wood Products, Forest, and others. The Packaging Solutions division develops and sells premium fiber-based packaging products and services. Its high-end eco-friendly packaging products are used by brands across multiple market sectors, including the retail, e-commerce, and industrial sectors. Key revenue is generated from the Packaging Solutions segment.
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