ELANFRA:25E -0.52%89 Gross Margin % is 22.00% as of Dec. 2025, which is 12% below its 10-year median of 25.05. GuruFocus rates FRA:25E with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of €5.87. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 630 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, ELAN ranks worse than 81.9% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. ELAN's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €17.7 Mil. ELAN's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €80.6 Mil. Therefore, ELAN's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 22.00%.
Warning Sign:
ELAN Corp gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -3.3%.
The historical rank and industry rank for ELAN's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:25E'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 21.41 Med: 25.05 Max: 26.55
Current: 21.63
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of ELAN was 26.55%. The lowest was 21.41%. And the median was 25.05%.
FRA:25E's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 81.9% of 630
companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 40.075
vs FRA:25E: 21.63
ELAN had a gross margin of 22.00% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for ELAN was -3.30% per year.
ELAN (FRA:25E) 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
ELAN had a gross margin of 22.00% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
ELAN Gross Margin % Related Terms
ELAN Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ELAN'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.
FRA:25E vs HCA, THC, DVA: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, ELAN'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.
ELAN Gross Margin % vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, ELAN's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ELAN'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.
ELAN (FRA:25E) has a Gross Margin % of 22.00% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on ELAN and its competitors. This is 12% below median its historical median of 25.05. Over the past decade, ELAN's Gross Margin % has ranged from 21.41 to 26.55. According to the industry distribution chart, ELAN ranks #516 out of 630 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 81.9%.
Is ELAN's Gross Margin % too high?
ELAN's current Gross Margin % of 22.00% is 12% below median its 10-year median of 25.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 21.41 to a high of 26.55. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Gross Margin % is 40.08. ELAN's value of 22.00% is 45.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ELAN ranks #516 out of 630 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, ELAN has a GF Score™ of 89/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ELAN's Gross Margin % compare to HCA and THC?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, ELAN ranks #516 out of 630 companies for Gross Margin %. This places ELAN in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 40.08. ELAN's value of 22.00% is 45.1% below this benchmark. Historically, ELAN's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 21.41 to 26.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 25.05 vs. the industry median of 40.08, ELAN 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 40.08, based on 630 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. ELAN's current Gross Margin % of 22.00% is 45.1% 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 ELAN and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Gross Margin % is 40.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ELAN's current Gross Margin % is 22.00%, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 25.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ELAN stock overvalued right now?
ELAN (FRA:25E) has a current Gross Margin % of 22.00%. The stock's GF Value™ is €5.87, compared to a current price of €3.82 — trading 34.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 22.00%, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 25.05 and 45.1% below the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 40.08. ELAN's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 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 ELAN (FRA:25E), the current Gross Margin % is 22.00% as of Dec. 2025. 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 ELAN (FRA:25E) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ELAN stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €3.82 is trading 34.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €5.87.
Key valuation signals for FRA:25E:
Gross Margin %: 22.00% (12% below median its 10-year median of 25.05)
GF Value™: €5.87 vs. price of €3.82 (34.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 45.1% below the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#516 of 630)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:25E stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ELAN Corp operates in the medical industry. The company provides the CS (Care Support) Set service, which combines the rental of clothing and towels, laundry services, and the provision of daily living goods. The service is offered to individuals in hospitals and nursing care facilities, including nursing homes and other care facilities. The CS Set allows users to access clothing, towels, and daily necessities through a combined rental and supply service.
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