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Escalon MedicalESMC 34 Gross Margin % is 36.30% as of Mar. 2026, which is 19% below its 10-year median of 44.88. GuruFocus rates ESMC with a GF Score™ of 34/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.15 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 805 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Escalon Medical ranks worse than 66.71% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Escalon Medical's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ESMC'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 41.49 Med: 44.88 Max: 48.08
Current: 41.49
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Escalon Medical was 48.08%. The lowest was 41.49%. And the median was 44.88%.
ESMC's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 66.71% of 805
companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 52.16
vs ESMC: 41.49
Escalon Medical had a gross margin of 36.30% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Escalon Medical was 0.60% per year.
Escalon Medical (OTCPK:ESMC) 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
Escalon Medical had a gross margin of 36.30% 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.
Escalon Medical Gross Margin % Related Terms
Escalon Medical Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Escalon Medical'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.
ESMC vs RBOT, NUWE, NUMD: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Medical Devices subindustry, Escalon Medical'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.
Escalon Medical Gross Margin % vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Escalon Medical's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Escalon Medical'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.
Escalon Medical (ESMC) has a Gross Margin % of 36.30% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Escalon Medical and its competitors. This is 19% below median its historical median of 44.88. Over the past decade, Escalon Medical's Gross Margin % has ranged from 41.49 to 48.08. According to the industry distribution chart, Escalon Medical ranks #537 out of 805 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 66.7%.
Is Escalon Medical's Gross Margin % too high?
Escalon Medical's current Gross Margin % of 36.30% is 19% below median its 10-year median of 44.88. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 41.49 to a high of 48.08. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Gross Margin % is 52.16. Escalon Medical's value of 36.30% is 30.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Escalon Medical ranks #537 out of 805 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Escalon Medical has a GF Score™ of 34/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Escalon Medical's Gross Margin % compare to RBOT and NUWE?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Escalon Medical ranks #537 out of 805 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Escalon Medical in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 52.16. Escalon Medical's value of 36.30% is 30.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Escalon Medical's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 41.49 to 48.08 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 44.88 vs. the industry median of 52.16, Escalon Medical 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Gross Margin % among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 52.16, 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. Escalon Medical's current Gross Margin % of 36.30% is 30.4% 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 Escalon Medical and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Gross Margin % is 52.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Escalon Medical's current Gross Margin % is 36.30%, which is 19% below median its own 10-year median of 44.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Escalon Medical stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Escalon Medical (ESMC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.15, compared to a current price of $0.20 — trading 33.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 36.30%, which is 19% below median its 10-year median of 44.88 and 30.4% below the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 52.16. Escalon Medical's overall GF Score™ is 34/100 with 3 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 Escalon Medical (ESMC), the current Gross Margin % is 36.30% 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 Escalon Medical (ESMC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Escalon Medical stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $0.20 is trading 33.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.15.
GuruFocus considers Escalon Medical to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ESMC:
Gross Margin %: 36.30% (19% below median its 10-year median of 44.88)
GF Value™: $0.15 vs. price of $0.20 (33.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 30.4% below the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#537 of 805)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ESMC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Escalon Medical Corp operates in the healthcare market, specializing in the development, manufacture, marketing, and distribution of medical devices and pharmaceuticals in the area of ophthalmology. Its products are A-Scans, B-Scans, UBM, Pachymeters, Ispan Intraocular Gases, Surgical Packs, Viscous Fluid Transfer Systems, and AXIS Image Management. Substantial revenue is generated from the domestic sales of products.
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