AddLife ABSTU:1AD1 -2.48%88 Gross Margin % is 38.68% as of Mar. 2026, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 35.95. GuruFocus rates STU:1AD1 with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of €13.31. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 805 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, AddLife AB ranks worse than 70.56% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. AddLife AB's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €95.0 Mil. AddLife AB's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €245.6 Mil. Therefore, AddLife AB's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 38.68%.
The historical rank and industry rank for AddLife AB's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:1AD1'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 34.44 Med: 35.95 Max: 38.29
Current: 38.29
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of AddLife AB was 38.29%. The lowest was 34.44%. And the median was 35.95%.
STU:1AD1's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 70.56% of 805
companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 52.03
vs STU:1AD1: 38.29
AddLife AB had a gross margin of 38.68% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for AddLife AB was 1.80% per year.
AddLife AB (STU:1AD1) 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
AddLife AB had a gross margin of 38.68% 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.
AddLife AB Gross Margin % Related Terms
AddLife AB Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for AddLife 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.
STU:1AD1 vs ISRG, BDX, MDLN: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, AddLife 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.
AddLife AB Gross Margin % vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, AddLife AB's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where AddLife 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.
AddLife AB (STU:1AD1) has a Gross Margin % of 38.68% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on AddLife AB and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 35.95. Over the past decade, AddLife AB's Gross Margin % has ranged from 34.44 to 38.29. According to the industry distribution chart, AddLife AB ranks #568 out of 805 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 70.6%.
Is AddLife AB's Gross Margin % too high?
AddLife AB's current Gross Margin % of 38.68% is near median its 10-year median of 35.95. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 34.44 to a high of 38.29. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Gross Margin % is 52.03. AddLife AB's value of 38.68% is 25.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AddLife AB ranks #568 out of 805 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, AddLife AB has a GF Score™ of 88/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AddLife AB's Gross Margin % compare to ISRG and BDX?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, AddLife AB ranks #568 out of 805 companies for Gross Margin %. This places AddLife AB in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 52.03. AddLife AB's value of 38.68% is 25.7% below this benchmark. Historically, AddLife AB's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 34.44 to 38.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 35.95 vs. the industry median of 52.03, AddLife 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Gross Margin % among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 52.03, based on 805 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. AddLife AB's current Gross Margin % of 38.68% is 25.7% 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 AddLife AB and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Gross Margin % is 52.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AddLife AB's current Gross Margin % is 38.68%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 35.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AddLife AB stock overvalued right now?
AddLife AB (STU:1AD1) has a current Gross Margin % of 38.68%. The stock's GF Value™ is €13.31, compared to a current price of €14.96 — trading 12.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 38.68%, which is near median its 10-year median of 35.95 and 25.7% below the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 52.03. AddLife AB's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 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 AddLife AB (STU:1AD1), the current Gross Margin % is 38.68% 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 AddLife AB (STU:1AD1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AddLife AB stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €14.96 is trading 12.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €13.31.
Key valuation signals for STU:1AD1:
Gross Margin %: 38.68% (near median its 10-year median of 35.95)
GF Value™: €13.31 vs. price of €14.96 (12.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 25.7% below the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#568 of 805)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:1AD1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
AddLife AB is engaged in the business of providing products, services, and advisory services. The company operates in two segments: Labtech and Medtech. The Labtech segment provides analytical instruments, equipment, microscopes, consumables, and reagents, as well as software support and technical service to laboratories in medicine, research, academia and the food and pharmaceutical industries. The Medtech segment includes a range that spans from basic consumables to instruments for surgical procedures, welfare technology, and assistive devices for the elderly and disabled. The majority of revenue is derived from the Medtech segment.
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