Addus HomeCareADUS +1.16%92 Gross Margin % is 31.87% as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 30.40. GuruFocus rates ADUS with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of $123.39 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 631 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Addus HomeCare ranks worse than 61.17% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Addus HomeCare's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ADUS'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 26.48 Med: 30.4 Max: 32.48
Current: 32.45
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Addus HomeCare was 32.48%. The lowest was 26.48%. And the median was 30.40%.
ADUS's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 61.17% of 631
companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 40.09
vs ADUS: 32.45
Addus HomeCare had a gross margin of 31.87% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Addus HomeCare was 1.70% per year.
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
Addus HomeCare had a gross margin of 31.87% 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.
Addus HomeCare Gross Margin % Related Terms
Addus HomeCare Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Addus HomeCare'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 Care Facilities subindustry, Addus HomeCare'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.
Addus HomeCare Gross Margin % vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Addus HomeCare's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Addus HomeCare'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.
Addus HomeCare (ADUS) has a Gross Margin % of 31.87% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Addus HomeCare and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 30.40. Over the past decade, Addus HomeCare's Gross Margin % has ranged from 26.48 to 32.48. According to the industry distribution chart, Addus HomeCare ranks #386 out of 631 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 61.2%.
Is Addus HomeCare's Gross Margin % too high?
Addus HomeCare's current Gross Margin % of 31.87% is near median its 10-year median of 30.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 26.48 to a high of 32.48. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Gross Margin % is 40.09. Addus HomeCare's value of 31.87% is 20.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Addus HomeCare ranks #386 out of 631 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Addus HomeCare has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Addus HomeCare's Gross Margin % compare to SGRY and SNDA?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Addus HomeCare ranks #386 out of 631 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Addus HomeCare in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 40.09. Addus HomeCare's value of 31.87% is 20.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Addus HomeCare's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 26.48 to 32.48 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 30.40 vs. the industry median of 40.09, Addus HomeCare has consistently been below 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Gross Margin % among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 40.09, based on 631 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. Addus HomeCare's current Gross Margin % of 31.87% is 20.5% below 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 Addus HomeCare and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Gross Margin % is 40.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Addus HomeCare's current Gross Margin % is 31.87%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 30.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Addus HomeCare stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Addus HomeCare (ADUS) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $123.39, compared to a current price of $97.18 — trading 21.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 31.87%, which is near median its 10-year median of 30.40 and 20.5% below the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 40.09. Addus HomeCare's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 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 Addus HomeCare (ADUS), the current Gross Margin % is 31.87% 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 Addus HomeCare (ADUS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Addus HomeCare stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $97.18 is trading 21.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $123.39.
GuruFocus considers Addus HomeCare to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ADUS:
Gross Margin %: 31.87% (near median its 10-year median of 30.40)
GF Value™: $123.39 vs. price of $97.18 (21.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 20.5% below the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#386 of 631)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ADUS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Addus HomeCare Corp is engaged in the provision of in-home care services. The Company has three reportable segments: Personal Care, Hospice, and Home Health. The Personal Care segment provides non-medical assistance with activities of daily living, mainly to the elderly, chronically ill, and disabled individuals. The Hospice segment provides physical, emotional, and spiritual care for terminally ill patients and their families. The Home Health segment provides medical services to individuals requiring care during illness or recovery. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Personal Care segment.
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