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Shanmuga HospitalBOM:544365 21 Gross Margin % is 53.85% as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 52.16. GuruFocus rates BOM:544365 with a GF Score™ of 21/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 627 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Shanmuga Hospital ranks better than 63.8% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Shanmuga Hospital's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:544365'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 49.87 Med: 52.16 Max: 53.1
Current: 52.93
During the past 5 years, the highestGross Margin % of Shanmuga Hospital was 53.10%. The lowest was 49.87%. And the median was 52.16%.
BOM:544365's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 63.8% of 627
companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 39.96
vs BOM:544365: 52.93
Shanmuga Hospital had a gross margin of 53.85% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Shanmuga Hospital was 0.00% 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
Shanmuga Hospital had a gross margin of 53.85% 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.
Shanmuga Hospital Gross Margin % Related Terms
Shanmuga Hospital Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Shanmuga Hospital'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.
BOM:544365 vs HCA, THC, DVA: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Shanmuga Hospital'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.
Shanmuga Hospital Gross Margin % vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Shanmuga Hospital's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shanmuga Hospital'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.
Shanmuga Hospital (BOM:544365) has a Gross Margin % of 53.85% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Shanmuga Hospital and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 52.16. Over the past decade, Shanmuga Hospital's Gross Margin % has ranged from 49.87 to 53.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Shanmuga Hospital ranks #227 out of 627 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 36.2%.
Is Shanmuga Hospital's Gross Margin % too high?
Shanmuga Hospital's current Gross Margin % of 53.85% is near median its 10-year median of 52.16. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 49.87 to a high of 53.10. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Gross Margin % is 39.96. Shanmuga Hospital's value of 53.85% is 34.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shanmuga Hospital ranks #227 out of 627 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Shanmuga Hospital has a GF Score™ of 21/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shanmuga Hospital's Gross Margin % compare to HCA and THC?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Shanmuga Hospital ranks #227 out of 627 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Shanmuga Hospital in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 39.96. Shanmuga Hospital's value of 53.85% is 34.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Shanmuga Hospital's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 49.87 to 53.10 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 52.16 vs. the industry median of 39.96, Shanmuga Hospital 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Gross Margin % among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 39.96, based on 627 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. Shanmuga Hospital's current Gross Margin % of 53.85% is 34.8% 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 Shanmuga Hospital and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Gross Margin % is 39.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shanmuga Hospital's current Gross Margin % is 53.85%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 52.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shanmuga Hospital stock overvalued right now?
Shanmuga Hospital (BOM:544365) has a current Gross Margin % of 53.85%. The current Gross Margin % is 53.85%, which is near median its 10-year median of 52.16 and 34.8% above the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 39.96. Shanmuga Hospital's overall GF Score™ is 21/100 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 Shanmuga Hospital (BOM:544365), the current Gross Margin % is 53.85% 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.
Shanmuga Hospital Ltd is a Multispecialty Hospital. It is Equipped with developed healthcare technology and has an approximately 151-bed capacity, it addresses the community's medical needs, serving patients from nearby regions. The hospital is committed to high-quality healthcare services, including prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation. Its medical facility encompasses an Oncology Unit, High Dependency Unit, Emergency Department, Outpatient Consultation Services, Cardiac Care Unit, Intensive Care Unit, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Labour Room, Endoscopy Room, Neurosurgery Unit, and Cardiac Unit. The Diagnostic Centre features developed laboratory and imaging technologies such as X-ray, Ultrasound, Computed Tomography scan, Magnetic Resonance Imaging and modular operational theatres.
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