Truscreen GroupASX:TRU Gross Margin % is 0.00% as of Mar. 2026. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 805 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Truscreen Group ranks worse than 81.12% on this metric.
Truscreen Group Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -1.5%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Truscreen Group's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:TRU'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.5 Med: 30.63 Max: 40.06
Current: 30.08
During the past 12 years, the highestGross Margin % of Truscreen Group was 40.06%. The lowest was -0.50%. And the median was 30.63%.
ASX:TRU's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 81.12% of 805
companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 51.94
vs ASX:TRU: 30.08
Truscreen Group 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 Truscreen Group was -1.50% per year.
Truscreen Group (ASX:TRU) 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
Truscreen Group 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.
Truscreen Group Gross Margin % Related Terms
Truscreen Group Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Truscreen Group'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.
ASX:TRU vs ABT, SYK, MDT: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Medical Devices subindustry, Truscreen Group'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.
Truscreen Group Gross Margin % vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Truscreen Group's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Truscreen Group'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.
Truscreen Group (ASX:TRU) 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 Truscreen Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Truscreen Group ranks #653 out of 805 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 81.1%.
Is Truscreen Group's Gross Margin % too high?
Truscreen Group's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Based on the distribution chart, Truscreen Group ranks #653 out of 805 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.
How does Truscreen Group's Gross Margin % compare to ABT and SYK?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Truscreen Group ranks #653 out of 805 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Truscreen Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 51.94. 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 Devices & Instruments company?
The median Gross Margin % among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 51.94, based on 805 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 Truscreen Group and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Gross Margin % is 51.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Truscreen Group'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 Truscreen Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Truscreen Group (ASX:TRU) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.02, compared to a current price of A$0.01 — trading 30% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. 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 Truscreen Group (ASX:TRU), 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.
Truscreen Group Ltd is a medical device company. The company manufactures and distributes the Truscreen Cervical Cancer screening device, which comprises a medical device and process designed to detect the presence in real-time of precancerous and cancerous tissue on the cervix. The product utilizes technology to detect the pre-cancerous change, or cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN), by optical and electrical measurements of cervical tissue. Geographically, the company operates its business in New Zealand, Mexico, China, Russia, Zimbabwe, Vietnam, and other countries. Maximum revenue is generated from China.
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