Henry ScheinHSIC +1.47%80 Gross Margin % is 31.77% as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 30.92. GuruFocus rates HSIC with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $83.62 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 118 Medical Distribution companies, Henry Schein ranks better than 70.34% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Henry Schein's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HSIC'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 27.81 Med: 30.92 Max: 31.69
Current: 31.19
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Henry Schein was 31.69%. The lowest was 27.81%. And the median was 30.92%.
HSIC's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 70.34% of 118
companies
in the Medical Distribution industry
Industry Median: 14.975
vs HSIC: 31.19
Henry Schein had a gross margin of 31.77% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Henry Schein was 2.30% per year.
Henry Schein (NAS:HSIC) 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
Henry Schein had a gross margin of 31.77% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
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.
Henry Schein Gross Margin % Related Terms
Henry Schein Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Henry Schein'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.
For the Medical Distribution subindustry, Henry Schein'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.
Henry Schein Gross Margin % vs Medical Distribution Industry
For the Medical Distribution industry and Healthcare sector, Henry Schein's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Henry Schein'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.
Henry Schein (HSIC) has a Gross Margin % of 31.77% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Henry Schein and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 30.92. Over the past decade, Henry Schein's Gross Margin % has ranged from 27.81 to 31.69. According to the industry distribution chart, Henry Schein ranks #35 out of 118 companies in the Medical Distribution industry, placing it in the top 29.7%.
Is Henry Schein's Gross Margin % too high?
Henry Schein's current Gross Margin % of 31.77% is near median its 10-year median of 30.92. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 27.81 to a high of 31.69. The Medical Distribution industry median Gross Margin % is 14.98. Henry Schein's value of 31.77% is 112.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Henry Schein ranks #35 out of 118 companies in the Medical Distribution industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Henry Schein has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Henry Schein's Gross Margin % compare to AHG and ACH?
According to the Medical Distribution industry distribution chart, Henry Schein ranks #35 out of 118 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Henry Schein in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 14.98. Henry Schein's value of 31.77% is 112.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Henry Schein's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 27.81 to 31.69 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 30.92 vs. the industry median of 14.98, Henry Schein 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 Distribution company?
The median Gross Margin % among Medical Distribution companies is 14.98, based on 118 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. Henry Schein's current Gross Margin % of 31.77% is 112.2% 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 Henry Schein and its competitors. For the Medical Distribution industry, the median Gross Margin % is 14.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Henry Schein's current Gross Margin % is 31.77%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 30.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Henry Schein stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Henry Schein (HSIC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $83.62, compared to a current price of $85.06 — trading 1.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 31.77%, which is near median its 10-year median of 30.92 and 112.2% above the Medical Distribution industry median of 14.98. Henry Schein's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 8 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 Henry Schein (HSIC), the current Gross Margin % is 31.77% 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 Henry Schein (HSIC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Henry Schein stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $85.06 is trading 1.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $83.62.
GuruFocus considers Henry Schein to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for HSIC:
Gross Margin %: 31.77% (near median its 10-year median of 30.92)
GF Value™: $83.62 vs. price of $85.06 (1.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 112.2% above the Medical Distribution median (#35 of 118)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HSIC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Henry Schein Inc is a solutions company for healthcare professionals. It offers healthcare equipment, products, and services to office-based dental and medical practitioners, as well as alternative sites of care. The company's reportable segments are: Global Distribution and Value-Added Services, Global Specialty Products, and Global Technology. It generates maximum revenue from the Global Distribution and Value-Added Services segment, which includes distribution to the dental and medical markets of national brand and corporate brand merchandise, as well as equipment and related technical services. This segment also includes value-added services such as financial services, continuing education services, consulting, and other practice services.
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