Accendra HealthACH +2.24%57 Gross Margin % is 44.29% as of Mar. 2026, which is 190% above its 10-year median of 15.28. GuruFocus rates ACH with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.02 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 118 Medical Distribution companies, Accendra Health ranks better than 87.29% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Accendra Health's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ACH'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.37 Med: 15.28 Max: 47.77
Current: 45.95
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Accendra Health was 47.77%. The lowest was 11.37%. And the median was 15.28%.
ACH's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 87.29% of 118
companies
in the Medical Distribution industry
Industry Median: 14.975
vs ACH: 45.95
Accendra Health had a gross margin of 44.29% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Accendra Health was 33.00% per year.
Accendra Health (NYSE:ACH) 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
Accendra Health had a gross margin of 44.29% 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.
Accendra Health Gross Margin % Related Terms
Accendra Health Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Accendra Health'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, Accendra Health'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.
Accendra Health Gross Margin % vs Medical Distribution Industry
For the Medical Distribution industry and Healthcare sector, Accendra Health's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Accendra Health'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.
Accendra Health (ACH) has a Gross Margin % of 44.29% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Accendra Health and its competitors. This is 190% above median its historical median of 15.28. Over the past decade, Accendra Health's Gross Margin % has ranged from 11.37 to 47.77. According to the industry distribution chart, Accendra Health ranks #15 out of 118 companies in the Medical Distribution industry, placing it in the top 12.7%.
Is Accendra Health's Gross Margin % too high?
Accendra Health's current Gross Margin % of 44.29% is 190% above median its 10-year median of 15.28. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.37 to a high of 47.77. The Medical Distribution industry median Gross Margin % is 14.98. Accendra Health's value of 44.29% is 195.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Accendra Health ranks #15 out of 118 companies in the Medical Distribution industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Accendra Health has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Accendra Health's Gross Margin % compare to EDAP and YI?
According to the Medical Distribution industry distribution chart, Accendra Health ranks #15 out of 118 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Accendra Health in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 14.98. Accendra Health's value of 44.29% is 195.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Accendra Health's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 11.37 to 47.77 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.28 vs. the industry median of 14.98, Accendra Health 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. Accendra Health's current Gross Margin % of 44.29% is 195.8% 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 Accendra Health 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. Accendra Health's current Gross Margin % is 44.29%, which is 190% above median its own 10-year median of 15.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Accendra Health stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Accendra Health (ACH) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.02, compared to a current price of $3.20 — trading 36.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 44.29%, which is 190% above median its 10-year median of 15.28 and 195.8% above the Medical Distribution industry median of 14.98. Accendra Health's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 7 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 Accendra Health (ACH), the current Gross Margin % is 44.29% 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 Accendra Health (ACH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Accendra Health stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $3.20 is trading 36.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $5.02.
GuruFocus considers Accendra Health to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ACH:
Gross Margin %: 44.29% (190% above median its 10-year median of 15.28)
GF Value™: $5.02 vs. price of $3.20 (36.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 195.8% above the Medical Distribution median (#15 of 118)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ACH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Accendra Health Inc is a nationwide provider of products, technology, and services that support health beyond the hospital by connecting patients, providers, and insurers. Through its brands, Apria and Byram Healthcare, the company delivers disposable medical supplies, integrated home healthcare equipment, and related services that help improve health outcomes and quality of life for individuals with chronic, complex, and acute health conditions. Its offerings span diabetes treatment, home respiratory therapy, and obstructive sleep apnea treatment, along with patient support services. The company also supplies a broad range of home medical equipment and patient care products, including ostomy, wound care, urology, and incontinence solutions.
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