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Prebona ABXSAT:PREBON +5.41%45 Gross Margin % is 83.14% as of Mar. 2026, which is 27% below its 10-year median of 114.29. GuruFocus rates XSAT:PREBON with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of kr1.08 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,558 Chemicals companies, Prebona AB ranks better than 99.74% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Prebona AB's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr0.65 Mil. Prebona AB's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr0.78 Mil. Therefore, Prebona AB's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 83.14%.
Warning Sign:
Prebona AB gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -6.6%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Prebona AB's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XSAT:PREBON'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -43.42 Med: 114.29 Max: 209.47
Current: 97.63
During the past 12 years, the highestGross Margin % of Prebona AB was 209.47%. The lowest was -43.42%. And the median was 114.29%.
XSAT:PREBON's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 99.74% of 1558
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 23.545
vs XSAT:PREBON: 97.63
Prebona AB had a gross margin of 83.14% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Prebona AB was -6.60% per year.
Prebona AB (XSAT:PREBON) 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
Prebona AB had a gross margin of 83.14% 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.
Prebona AB Gross Margin % Related Terms
Prebona AB Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Prebona 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.
XSAT:PREBON vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Prebona 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.
Prebona AB Gross Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Prebona AB's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Prebona 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.
Prebona AB (XSAT:PREBON) has a Gross Margin % of 83.14% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Prebona AB and its competitors. This is 27% below median its historical median of 114.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Prebona AB ranks #4 out of 1558 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 0.3%.
Is Prebona AB's Gross Margin % too high?
Prebona AB's current Gross Margin % of 83.14% is 27% below median its 10-year median of 114.29. The Chemicals industry median Gross Margin % is 23.55. Prebona AB's value of 83.14% is 253.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Prebona AB ranks #4 out of 1558 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Prebona AB has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Prebona AB's Gross Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Prebona AB ranks #4 out of 1558 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Prebona AB in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 23.55. Prebona AB's value of 83.14% is 253.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 114.29 vs. the industry median of 23.55, Prebona 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 Chemicals company?
The median Gross Margin % among Chemicals companies is 23.55, based on 1,558 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. Prebona AB's current Gross Margin % of 83.14% is 253.1% 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 Prebona AB and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Gross Margin % is 23.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Prebona AB's current Gross Margin % is 83.14%, which is 27% below median its own 10-year median of 114.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Prebona AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Prebona AB (XSAT:PREBON) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is kr1.08, compared to a current price of kr0.59 — trading 45.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 83.14%, which is 27% below median its 10-year median of 114.29 and 253.1% above the Chemicals industry median of 23.55. Prebona AB's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 with 9 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 Prebona AB (XSAT:PREBON), the current Gross Margin % is 83.14% 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 Prebona AB (XSAT:PREBON) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Prebona AB stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of kr0.59 is trading 45.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr1.08.
GuruFocus considers Prebona AB to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XSAT:PREBON:
Gross Margin %: 83.14% (27% below median its 10-year median of 114.29)
GF Value™: kr1.08 vs. price of kr0.59 (45.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 253.1% above the Chemicals median (#4 of 1558)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSAT:PREBON stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Prebona AB is a Swedish material science company. The company develops and markets products and materials within Nanocoatings, Agriculture and HealthCare. Its nanocoating's solution improves properties of many materials and surfaces, such as concrete, tiles, glass, painted surface and wood. The company develops and patents a new substance to combat antibiotic resistance and also provides smart solutions for a sustainable and efficient agriculture.
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