The historical rank and industry rank for Zealand Pharma AS's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ZLDPF'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -374.6 Med: 89.75 Max: 100
Current: 100
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Zealand Pharma AS was 100.00%. The lowest was -374.60%. And the median was 89.75%.
ZLDPF's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 98.64% of 737
companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: 60.92
vs ZLDPF: 100.00
Zealand Pharma AS had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Zealand Pharma AS was 0.00% per year.
Zealand Pharma AS (OTCPK:ZLDPF) 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
Zealand Pharma AS had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable 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.
Zealand Pharma AS Gross Margin % Related Terms
Zealand Pharma AS Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Zealand Pharma AS'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.
ZLDPF vs VRTX, REGN, ALNY: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Biotechnology subindustry, Zealand Pharma AS'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.
Zealand Pharma AS Gross Margin % vs Biotechnology Industry
For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Zealand Pharma AS's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Zealand Pharma AS'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.
Zealand Pharma AS (ZLDPF) has a Gross Margin % of 0.00% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Zealand Pharma AS and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Zealand Pharma AS ranks #10 out of 737 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 1.4%.
Is Zealand Pharma AS's Gross Margin % too high?
Zealand Pharma AS's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Based on the distribution chart, Zealand Pharma AS ranks #10 out of 737 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Zealand Pharma AS has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zealand Pharma AS's Gross Margin % compare to VRTX and REGN?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Zealand Pharma AS ranks #10 out of 737 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Zealand Pharma AS in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 60.92. 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 Biotechnology company?
The median Gross Margin % among Biotechnology companies is 60.92, based on 737 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. 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 Zealand Pharma AS and its competitors. For the Biotechnology industry, the median Gross Margin % is 60.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Zealand Pharma AS's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zealand Pharma AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zealand Pharma AS (ZLDPF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $1,920.24, compared to a current price of $42.89 — trading 97.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Zealand Pharma AS's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 3 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 Zealand Pharma AS (ZLDPF), the current Gross Margin % is 0.00% 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 Zealand Pharma AS (ZLDPF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zealand Pharma AS stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $42.89 is trading 97.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1,920.24.
GuruFocus considers Zealand Pharma AS to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ZLDPF:
Gross Margin %: 0.00%
GF Value™: $1,920.24 vs. price of $42.89 (97.8% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ZLDPF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Zealand Pharma AS is a biotechnology company. It is focused on the discovery, design, and development of peptide-based medicines. The company's product pipeline includes three product candidates in clinical development: glepaglutide, which is being developed to treat short bowel syndrome or SBS; dasiglucagon formulated for use in a dual-hormone artificial pancreas system for diabetes management; and dasiglucagon for use in the treatment of congenital hyperinsulinism. The company has out-licensed a peptide program to Boehringer Ingelheim that has been moved ahead into early clinical development: a once-weekly novel dual-acting GLP-1/glucagon agonist for the treatment of obesity and/or Type 2 diabetes.
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