SKF ABSKUFF 78 Gross Margin % is 29.32% as of Mar. 2026, which is 16% above its 10-year median of 25.30. GuruFocus rates SKUFF with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $22.70 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,003 Industrial Products companies, SKF AB ranks worse than 50.45% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. SKF AB's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $688 Mil. SKF AB's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $2,348 Mil. Therefore, SKF AB's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 29.32%.
The historical rank and industry rank for SKF AB's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SKUFF'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 24.35 Med: 25.3 Max: 28.48
Current: 26.6
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of SKF AB was 28.48%. The lowest was 24.35%. And the median was 25.30%.
SKUFF's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 50.45% of 3003
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 26.79
vs SKUFF: 26.60
SKF AB had a gross margin of 29.32% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for SKF AB was 0.20% per year.
SKF AB (OTCPK:SKUFF) 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
SKF AB had a gross margin of 29.32% 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.
SKF AB Gross Margin % Related Terms
SKF AB Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SKF 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.
SKUFF vs SNA, RBC, LECO: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Tools & Accessories subindustry, SKF 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.
SKF AB Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, SKF AB's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SKF 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.
SKF AB (SKUFF) has a Gross Margin % of 29.32% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on SKF AB and its competitors. This is 16% above median its historical median of 25.30. Over the past decade, SKF AB's Gross Margin % has ranged from 24.35 to 28.48. According to the industry distribution chart, SKF AB ranks #1515 out of 3003 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 50.4%.
Is SKF AB's Gross Margin % too high?
SKF AB's current Gross Margin % of 29.32% is 16% above median its 10-year median of 25.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 24.35 to a high of 28.48. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.79. SKF AB's value of 29.32% is 9.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SKF AB ranks #1515 out of 3003 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, SKF AB has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SKF AB's Gross Margin % compare to SNA and RBC?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, SKF AB ranks #1515 out of 3003 companies for Gross Margin %. This places SKF AB in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.79. SKF AB's value of 29.32% is 9.4% above this benchmark. Historically, SKF AB's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 24.35 to 28.48 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 25.30 vs. the industry median of 26.79, SKF 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Gross Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 26.79, based on 3,003 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. SKF AB's current Gross Margin % of 29.32% is 9.4% 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 SKF AB and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SKF AB's current Gross Margin % is 29.32%, which is 16% above median its own 10-year median of 25.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SKF AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SKF AB (SKUFF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $22.70, compared to a current price of $23.95 — trading 5.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 29.32%, which is 16% above median its 10-year median of 25.30 and 9.4% above the Industrial Products industry median of 26.79. SKF AB's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 9 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 SKF AB (SKUFF), the current Gross Margin % is 29.32% 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 SKF AB (SKUFF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SKF AB stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $23.95 is trading 5.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $22.70.
GuruFocus considers SKF AB to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SKUFF:
Gross Margin %: 29.32% (16% above median its 10-year median of 25.30)
GF Value™: $22.70 vs. price of $23.95 (5.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 9.4% above the Industrial Products median (#1515 of 3003)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SKUFF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
SKF's history goes back to the first major patents in ball bearings, when in 1907 it was the first to patent the self-aligning ball bearing. SKF and Schaeffler Group are the top two global ball bearing suppliers, followed by Timken, NSK, NTN, and JTEKT. Combined, these six companies supply about 60% of the world's ball bearings. However, most of them have sector niches, as ball bearings for industrial purposes are engineered for specific applications. SKF is based in Sweden and has a global manufacturing footprint of 106 sites and about 17,000 global distributor locations. The firm operates under two segments: industrials, with a fairly fragmented customer base; and automotive, which is the opposite, with a concentrated customer base including the likes of Tesla.
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