Alphatec HoldingsATEC +2.36%66 Gross Margin % is 71.04% as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 67.74. GuruFocus rates ATEC with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $15.28 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 805 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Alphatec Holdings ranks better than 80.12% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Alphatec Holdings's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ATEC'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 63.31 Med: 67.74 Max: 70.76
Current: 70.18
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Alphatec Holdings was 70.76%. The lowest was 63.31%. And the median was 67.74%.
ATEC's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 80.12% of 805
companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 52.07
vs ATEC: 70.18
Alphatec Holdings had a gross margin of 71.04% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Alphatec Holdings was 0.30% 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
Alphatec Holdings had a gross margin of 71.04% 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.
Alphatec Holdings Gross Margin % Related Terms
Alphatec Holdings Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Alphatec 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.
ATEC vs BFLY, INSP, TNDM: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Medical Devices subindustry, Alphatec 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.
Alphatec Holdings Gross Margin % vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Alphatec Holdings's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Alphatec 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.
Alphatec Holdings (ATEC) has a Gross Margin % of 71.04% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Alphatec Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 67.74. Over the past decade, Alphatec Holdings' Gross Margin % has ranged from 63.31 to 70.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Alphatec Holdings ranks #160 out of 805 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 19.9%.
Is Alphatec Holdings' Gross Margin % too high?
Alphatec Holdings' current Gross Margin % of 71.04% is near median its 10-year median of 67.74. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 63.31 to a high of 70.76. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Gross Margin % is 52.07. Alphatec Holdings' value of 71.04% is 36.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Alphatec Holdings ranks #160 out of 805 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Alphatec Holdings has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alphatec Holdings' Gross Margin % compare to BFLY and INSP?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Alphatec Holdings ranks #160 out of 805 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Alphatec Holdings in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 52.07. Alphatec Holdings' value of 71.04% is 36.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Alphatec Holdings' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 63.31 to 70.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 67.74 vs. the industry median of 52.07, Alphatec Holdings 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 Devices & Instruments company?
The median Gross Margin % among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 52.07, 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. Alphatec Holdings's current Gross Margin % of 71.04% is 36.4% 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 Alphatec Holdings and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Gross Margin % is 52.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Alphatec Holdings's current Gross Margin % is 71.04%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 67.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alphatec Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alphatec Holdings (ATEC) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $15.28, compared to a current price of $8.91 — trading 41.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 71.04%, which is near median its 10-year median of 67.74 and 36.4% above the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 52.07. Alphatec Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 5 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 Alphatec Holdings (ATEC), the current Gross Margin % is 71.04% 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 Alphatec Holdings (ATEC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alphatec Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $8.91 is trading 41.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $15.28.
GuruFocus considers Alphatec Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ATEC:
Gross Margin %: 71.04% (near median its 10-year median of 67.74)
GF Value™: $15.28 vs. price of $8.91 (41.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 36.4% above the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#160 of 805)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ATEC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Alphatec Holdings Inc is a medical technology company focused on the designing, development, and advancement of products for the surgical treatment of spinal disorders associated with disease and degeneration, congenital deformities, and trauma. The company's spine approach technologies include Posterior Cervical Fusion, Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion, Lateral Interbody Fusion, and Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion among others. Its procedural offerings are designed to address the underlying causes of spinal pathology by advancing the three fundamental objectives of spine surgery: (1) decompression of neural elements, (2) stabilization of spinal segments, and (3) restoration and maintenance of proper spinal alignment.
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