Medistim ASASTU:MD1 92 Gross Margin % is 79.56% as of Mar. 2026, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 77.83. GuruFocus rates STU:MD1 with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of €22.51. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 804 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Medistim ASA ranks better than 92.04% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Medistim ASA's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:MD1'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 75.27 Med: 77.83 Max: 81.68
Current: 80.71
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Medistim ASA was 81.68%. The lowest was 75.27%. And the median was 77.83%.
STU:MD1's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 92.04% of 804
companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 51.985
vs STU:MD1: 80.71
Medistim ASA had a gross margin of 79.56% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Medistim ASA was 0.90% per year.
Medistim ASA (STU:MD1) 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
Medistim ASA had a gross margin of 79.56% 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.
Medistim ASA Gross Margin % Related Terms
Medistim ASA Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Medistim 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:MD1 vs ABT, SYK, MDT: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Medical Devices subindustry, Medistim 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.
Medistim ASA Gross Margin % vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Medistim ASA's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Medistim 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.
Medistim ASA (STU:MD1) has a Gross Margin % of 79.56% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Medistim ASA and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 77.83. Over the past decade, Medistim ASA's Gross Margin % has ranged from 75.27 to 81.68. According to the industry distribution chart, Medistim ASA ranks #64 out of 804 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 8%.
Is Medistim ASA's Gross Margin % too high?
Medistim ASA's current Gross Margin % of 79.56% is near median its 10-year median of 77.83. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 75.27 to a high of 81.68. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Gross Margin % is 51.99. Medistim ASA's value of 79.56% is 53% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Medistim ASA ranks #64 out of 804 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Medistim ASA has a GF Score™ of 92/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Medistim ASA's Gross Margin % compare to ABT and SYK?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Medistim ASA ranks #64 out of 804 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Medistim ASA in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 51.99. Medistim ASA's value of 79.56% is 53% above this benchmark. Historically, Medistim ASA's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 75.27 to 81.68 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 77.83 vs. the industry median of 51.99, Medistim 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Gross Margin % among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 51.99, based on 804 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. Medistim ASA's current Gross Margin % of 79.56% is 53% 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 Medistim ASA and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Gross Margin % is 51.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Medistim ASA's current Gross Margin % is 79.56%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 77.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Medistim ASA stock overvalued right now?
Medistim ASA (STU:MD1) has a current Gross Margin % of 79.56%. The stock's GF Value™ is €22.51, compared to a current price of €19.95 — trading 11.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 79.56%, which is near median its 10-year median of 77.83 and 53% above the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 51.99. Medistim ASA's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Medistim ASA (STU:MD1), the current Gross Margin % is 79.56% 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 Medistim ASA (STU:MD1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Medistim ASA stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €19.95 is trading 11.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €22.51.
Key valuation signals for STU:MD1:
Gross Margin %: 79.56% (near median its 10-year median of 77.83)
GF Value™: €22.51 vs. price of €19.95 (11.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 53% above the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#64 of 804)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:MD1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Medistim ASA is a medical device company. It is engaged in researching, developing, producing, distributing, and sales of medical equipment through its own business or participation in other companies, as well as related activities. The company's business is focused on cardiac and vascular surgery. The group operates in the USA, Europe, China, and the Rest of the World. The main divisions are sale of own products and sale of third-party products. Sale of own products has two business models, the capital model and the lease model. Third-party products segment sells medical devices from third party manufacturers in Norway, Sweden and Denmark. Key revenue is generated from Own Products segment.
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