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Novus Group International ABXSAT:NOVU -5.00%73 Gross Margin % is 43.72% as of Mar. 2026, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 47.33. GuruFocus rates XSAT:NOVU with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of kr3.06 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,006 Business Services companies, Novus Group International AB ranks better than 58.85% on this metric.
XSAT:NOVU's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 58.85% of 1006
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 34.515
vs XSAT:NOVU: 40.71
Novus Group International AB had a gross margin of 43.72% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
Novus Group International AB (XSAT:NOVU) 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
Novus Group International AB had a gross margin of 43.72% 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.
Novus Group International AB Gross Margin % Related Terms
Novus Group International AB Gross Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
XSAT:NOVU vs VRSK, EFX, BAH: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Consulting Services subindustry, Novus Group International 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.
Novus Group International AB Gross Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Novus Group International AB's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Novus Group International 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.
Novus Group International AB (XSAT:NOVU) has a Gross Margin % of 43.72% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Novus Group International AB and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 47.33. Over the past decade, Novus Group International AB's Gross Margin % has ranged from 36.36 to 54.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Novus Group International AB ranks #414 out of 1006 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 41.2%.
Is Novus Group International AB's Gross Margin % too high?
Novus Group International AB's current Gross Margin % of 43.72% is near median its 10-year median of 47.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 36.36 to a high of 54.16. The Business Services industry median Gross Margin % is 34.52. Novus Group International AB's value of 43.72% is 26.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Novus Group International AB ranks #414 out of 1006 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Novus Group International AB has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Novus Group International AB's Gross Margin % compare to VRSK and EFX?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Novus Group International AB ranks #414 out of 1006 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Novus Group International AB in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 34.52. Novus Group International AB's value of 43.72% is 26.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Novus Group International AB's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 36.36 to 54.16 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 47.33 vs. the industry median of 34.52, Novus Group International 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 a Business Services company?
The median Gross Margin % among Business Services companies is 34.52, based on 1,006 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. Novus Group International AB's current Gross Margin % of 43.72% is 26.7% 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 Novus Group International AB and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Gross Margin % is 34.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Novus Group International AB's current Gross Margin % is 43.72%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 47.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Novus Group International AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Novus Group International AB (XSAT:NOVU) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr3.06, compared to a current price of kr3.04 — trading 0.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 43.72%, which is near median its 10-year median of 47.33 and 26.7% above the Business Services industry median of 34.52. Novus Group International AB's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 2 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 Novus Group International AB (XSAT:NOVU), the current Gross Margin % is 43.72% 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 Novus Group International AB (XSAT:NOVU) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Novus Group International AB stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of kr3.04 is trading 0.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr3.06.
GuruFocus considers Novus Group International AB to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XSAT:NOVU:
Gross Margin %: 43.72% (near median its 10-year median of 47.33)
GF Value™: kr3.06 vs. price of kr3.04 (0.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 26.7% above the Business Services median (#414 of 1006)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSAT:NOVU stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Novus Group International AB is a research company which provides analysis and consultancy services in Sweden. It offers solutions in areas, such as Communication, Brand, Marketing, Business Development, Customer and Affiliates, Society, Media, and Opinion.
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