Soiltech ASASTU:6YA -1.30%16 Gross Margin % is 83.63% as of Mar. 2026, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 81.88. GuruFocus rates STU:6YA with a GF Score™ of 16/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 236 Waste Management companies, Soiltech ASA ranks better than 96.19% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Soiltech ASA's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:6YA'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 79.7 Med: 81.88 Max: 83.78
Current: 80.54
During the past 5 years, the highestGross Margin % of Soiltech ASA was 83.78%. The lowest was 79.70%. And the median was 81.88%.
STU:6YA's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 96.19% of 236
companies
in the Waste Management industry
Industry Median: 27.35
vs STU:6YA: 80.54
Soiltech ASA had a gross margin of 83.63% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Soiltech ASA was 0.00% per year.
Soiltech ASA (STU:6YA) 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
Soiltech ASA had a gross margin of 83.63% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => 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.
Soiltech ASA Gross Margin % Related Terms
Soiltech ASA Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Soiltech 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.
STU:6YA vs WM, RSG, WCN: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Waste Management subindustry, Soiltech 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.
Soiltech ASA Gross Margin % vs Waste Management Industry
For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, Soiltech ASA's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Soiltech 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.
Soiltech ASA (STU:6YA) has a Gross Margin % of 83.63% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Soiltech ASA and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 81.88. Over the past decade, Soiltech ASA's Gross Margin % has ranged from 79.70 to 83.78. According to the industry distribution chart, Soiltech ASA ranks #9 out of 236 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 3.8%.
Is Soiltech ASA's Gross Margin % too high?
Soiltech ASA's current Gross Margin % of 83.63% is near median its 10-year median of 81.88. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 79.70 to a high of 83.78. The Waste Management industry median Gross Margin % is 27.35. Soiltech ASA's value of 83.63% is 205.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Soiltech ASA ranks #9 out of 236 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Soiltech ASA has a GF Score™ of 16/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Soiltech ASA's Gross Margin % compare to WM and RSG?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, Soiltech ASA ranks #9 out of 236 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Soiltech ASA in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 27.35. Soiltech ASA's value of 83.63% is 205.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Soiltech ASA's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 79.70 to 83.78 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 81.88 vs. the industry median of 27.35, Soiltech 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 a Waste Management company?
The median Gross Margin % among Waste Management companies is 27.35, based on 236 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. Soiltech ASA's current Gross Margin % of 83.63% is 205.8% 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 Soiltech ASA and its competitors. For the Waste Management industry, the median Gross Margin % is 27.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Soiltech ASA's current Gross Margin % is 83.63%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 81.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Soiltech ASA stock overvalued right now?
Soiltech ASA (STU:6YA) has a current Gross Margin % of 83.63%. The current Gross Margin % is 83.63%, which is near median its 10-year median of 81.88 and 205.8% above the Waste Management industry median of 27.35. Soiltech ASA's overall GF Score™ is 16/100 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 Soiltech ASA (STU:6YA), the current Gross Margin % is 83.63% 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.
Soiltech ASA is specializing in the treatment, recycling, and responsible handling of contaminated water and solid industrial waste streams at the site. Its services are Slop treatment, Water treatment, Cutting handling, Cutting treatment, Swarf treatment, Cleaning services, and Other services.
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