Cleopatra Hospital CoCAI:CLHO -1.18%88 Gross Margin % is 32.68% as of Mar. 2026, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 34.73. GuruFocus rates CAI:CLHO with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of E£13.82 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 631 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Cleopatra Hospital Co ranks worse than 52.46% on this metric.
CAI:CLHO's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 52.46% of 631
companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 40.09
vs CAI:CLHO: 38.11
Cleopatra Hospital Co had a gross margin of 32.68% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Cleopatra Hospital Co was 2.10% per year.
Cleopatra Hospital Co (CAI:CLHO) 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
Cleopatra Hospital Co had a gross margin of 32.68% 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.
Cleopatra Hospital Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Cleopatra Hospital Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cleopatra Hospital Co'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.
CAI:CLHO vs HCA, THC, DVA: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Cleopatra Hospital Co'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.
Cleopatra Hospital Co Gross Margin % vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Cleopatra Hospital Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cleopatra Hospital Co'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.
Cleopatra Hospital Co (CAI:CLHO) has a Gross Margin % of 32.68% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Cleopatra Hospital Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 34.73. Over the past decade, Cleopatra Hospital Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 29.10 to 39.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Cleopatra Hospital Co ranks #331 out of 631 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 52.5%.
Is Cleopatra Hospital Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Cleopatra Hospital Co's current Gross Margin % of 32.68% is near median its 10-year median of 34.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 29.10 to a high of 39.55. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Gross Margin % is 40.09. Cleopatra Hospital Co's value of 32.68% is 18.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cleopatra Hospital Co ranks #331 out of 631 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Cleopatra Hospital Co has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cleopatra Hospital Co's Gross Margin % compare to HCA and THC?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Cleopatra Hospital Co ranks #331 out of 631 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Cleopatra Hospital Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 40.09. Cleopatra Hospital Co's value of 32.68% is 18.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Cleopatra Hospital Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 29.10 to 39.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 34.73 vs. the industry median of 40.09, Cleopatra Hospital Co 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. Cleopatra Hospital Co's current Gross Margin % of 32.68% is 18.5% 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 Cleopatra Hospital Co 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. Cleopatra Hospital Co's current Gross Margin % is 32.68%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 34.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cleopatra Hospital Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cleopatra Hospital Co (CAI:CLHO) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is E£13.82, compared to a current price of E£16.80 — trading 21.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 32.68%, which is near median its 10-year median of 34.73 and 18.5% below the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 40.09. Cleopatra Hospital Co's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 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 Cleopatra Hospital Co (CAI:CLHO), the current Gross Margin % is 32.68% 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 Cleopatra Hospital Co (CAI:CLHO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cleopatra Hospital Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of E£16.80 is trading 21.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of E£13.82.
GuruFocus considers Cleopatra Hospital Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CAI:CLHO:
Gross Margin %: 32.68% (near median its 10-year median of 34.73)
GF Value™: E£13.82 vs. price of E£16.80 (21.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 18.5% below the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#331 of 631)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CAI:CLHO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cleopatra Hospital Co establishes a private hospital to provide modern health and medical services, in addition to medical care for inpatients. The company's segments include Cleopatra Hospital Company, Cairo Specialised Hospital, Nile Badrawy Hospital, Al Shrouk Hospital, CHG Medical Services, CHG Pharma for Pharmacy Management, CHG for Hospitals Company, Queens Hospital, ElKateb Hospital, Bedaya El Gedida Company for Medical Centers and Hospitals, CHG SKY Hospital, and Cleopatra Heaven.
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