Ain HoldingsAINPF 88 Gross Margin % is 17.62% as of Jan. 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 16.15. GuruFocus rates AINPF with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of $55.38 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 631 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Ain Holdings ranks worse than 88.75% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ain Holdings's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
AINPF'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 14.89 Med: 16.15 Max: 17.88
Current: 16.81
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Ain Holdings was 17.88%. The lowest was 14.89%. And the median was 16.15%.
AINPF's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 88.75% of 631
companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 40.09
vs AINPF: 16.81
Ain Holdings had a gross margin of 17.62% for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Ain Holdings was 1.40% per year.
Ain Holdings (OTCPK:AINPF) 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
Ain Holdings had a gross margin of 17.62% for the quarter that ended in Jan. 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.
Ain Holdings Gross Margin % Related Terms
Ain Holdings Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ain Holdings'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 Pharmaceutical Retailers subindustry, Ain Holdings'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.
Ain Holdings Gross Margin % vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Ain Holdings's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ain Holdings'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.
Ain Holdings (AINPF) has a Gross Margin % of 17.62% as of Jan. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Ain Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 16.15. Over the past decade, Ain Holdings' Gross Margin % has ranged from 14.89 to 17.88. According to the industry distribution chart, Ain Holdings ranks #560 out of 631 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 88.7%.
Is Ain Holdings' Gross Margin % too high?
Ain Holdings' current Gross Margin % of 17.62% is near median its 10-year median of 16.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.89 to a high of 17.88. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Gross Margin % is 40.09. Ain Holdings' value of 17.62% is 56% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ain Holdings ranks #560 out of 631 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Ain Holdings has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ain Holdings' Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Ain Holdings ranks #560 out of 631 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Ain Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 40.09. Ain Holdings' value of 17.62% is 56% below this benchmark. Historically, Ain Holdings' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 14.89 to 17.88 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.15 vs. the industry median of 40.09, Ain Holdings 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. Ain Holdings's current Gross Margin % of 17.62% is 56% 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 Ain Holdings 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. Ain Holdings's current Gross Margin % is 17.62%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 16.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ain Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ain Holdings (AINPF) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $55.38, compared to a current price of $36.86 — trading 33.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 17.62%, which is near median its 10-year median of 16.15 and 56% below the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 40.09. Ain Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 88/100 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 Ain Holdings (AINPF), the current Gross Margin % is 17.62% as of Jan. 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 Ain Holdings (AINPF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ain Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $36.86 is trading 33.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $55.38.
GuruFocus considers Ain Holdings to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for AINPF:
Gross Margin %: 17.62% (near median its 10-year median of 16.15)
GF Value™: $55.38 vs. price of $36.86 (33.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 56% below the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#560 of 631)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AINPF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ain Holdings Inc's core business is the dispensing pharmacy business that includes preparing and dispensing drugs based on prescriptions. The company also generates revenue by selling generic drugs wholesale, pharmacy staffing services, and pharmacy consulting services. The company's additional business activity includes both urban and suburban drug and cosmetic stores. Ain operates the ainz & tuple brand that specifically targets female consumers in urban areas. The company also executes small real estate rental strategies.
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