Vow ASASSHPF +0.23%56 Gross Margin % is 29.30% as of Mar. 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 30.49. GuruFocus rates SSHPF with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.25 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,003 Industrial Products companies, Vow ASA ranks worse than 69.9% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Vow ASA's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $8.6 Mil. Vow ASA's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $29.4 Mil. Therefore, Vow ASA's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 29.30%.
Warning Sign:
Vow ASA gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -12.4%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Vow ASA's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SSHPF'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 17.97 Med: 30.49 Max: 37.79
Current: 19.41
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Vow ASA was 37.79%. The lowest was 17.97%. And the median was 30.49%.
SSHPF's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 69.9% of 3003
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 26.79
vs SSHPF: 19.41
Vow ASA had a gross margin of 29.30% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Vow ASA was -12.40% per year.
Vow ASA (OTCPK:SSHPF) 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
Vow ASA had a gross margin of 29.30% 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.
Vow ASA Gross Margin % Related Terms
Vow ASA Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Vow ASA'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.
SSHPF vs VLTO, ZWS, CECO: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Pollution & Treatment Controls subindustry, Vow ASA'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.
Vow ASA Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Vow ASA's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vow ASA'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.
Vow ASA (SSHPF) has a Gross Margin % of 29.30% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Vow ASA and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 30.49. Over the past decade, Vow ASA's Gross Margin % has ranged from 17.97 to 37.79. According to the industry distribution chart, Vow ASA ranks #2099 out of 3003 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 69.9%.
Is Vow ASA's Gross Margin % too high?
Vow ASA's current Gross Margin % of 29.30% is near median its 10-year median of 30.49. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 17.97 to a high of 37.79. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.79. Vow ASA's value of 29.30% is 9.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vow ASA ranks #2099 out of 3003 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Vow ASA has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vow ASA's Gross Margin % compare to VLTO and ZWS?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Vow ASA ranks #2099 out of 3003 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Vow ASA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.79. Vow ASA's value of 29.30% is 9.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Vow ASA's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 17.97 to 37.79 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 30.49 vs. the industry median of 26.79, Vow ASA 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. Vow ASA's current Gross Margin % of 29.30% 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 Vow ASA 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. Vow ASA's current Gross Margin % is 29.30%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 30.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vow ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vow ASA (SSHPF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.25, compared to a current price of $0.26 — trading 5.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 29.30%, which is near median its 10-year median of 30.49 and 9.4% above the Industrial Products industry median of 26.79. Vow ASA's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 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 Vow ASA (SSHPF), the current Gross Margin % is 29.30% 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 Vow ASA (SSHPF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vow ASA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $0.26 is trading 5.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.25.
GuruFocus considers Vow ASA to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SSHPF:
Gross Margin %: 29.30% (near median its 10-year median of 30.49)
GF Value™: $0.25 vs. price of $0.26 (5.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 9.4% above the Industrial Products median (#2099 of 3003)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SSHPF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Vow ASA develops and delivers technology and solutions to bring an end to waste and help industries decarbonise. The solutions purify wastewater and convert biomass and waste into valuable resources, generating CO2-neutral energy and biocarbon that decarbonise industrial processes. The group is organised across three operating segments: Industrial Solutions, Maritime Solutions, and Aftersales. Maximum revenue is generated from the Maritime Solutions segment, which includes wastewater purification, garbage handling, food waste treatment, and sludge processing solutions for the cruise industry. Geographically, the company generates a majority of its revenue from Europe.
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