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FRA:I76's Gross Margin % is not ranked *
in the Drug Manufacturers industry.
Industry Median: 48.44 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Gross Margin % only.
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
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
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => No sustainable 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.
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals Gross Margin % Related Terms
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals Gross Margin % Historical Data
* 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:I76 vs TLRY, AQST, ELTP: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Ironwood Pharmaceuticals'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.
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals Gross Margin % vs Drug Manufacturers Industry
For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Ironwood Pharmaceuticals's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ironwood Pharmaceuticals'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.
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals (FRA:I76) has a Gross Margin % of 0.00% as of Jun. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Ironwood Pharmaceuticals and its competitors. Over the past decade, Ironwood Pharmaceuticals' Gross Margin % has ranged from 90.55 to 99.32. According to the industry distribution chart, Ironwood Pharmaceuticals ranks #999999 out of 938 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry.
Is Ironwood Pharmaceuticals' Gross Margin % too high?
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals' current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 90.55 to a high of 99.32. Based on the distribution chart, Ironwood Pharmaceuticals ranks #999999 out of 938 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Ironwood Pharmaceuticals has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ironwood Pharmaceuticals' Gross Margin % compare to TLRY and AQST?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Ironwood Pharmaceuticals ranks #999999 out of 938 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Ironwood Pharmaceuticals in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 48.44. Historically, Ironwood Pharmaceuticals' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 90.55 to 99.32 over the past decade. 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
The median Gross Margin % among Drug Manufacturers companies is 48.44, based on 938 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. 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 Ironwood Pharmaceuticals and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median Gross Margin % is 48.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ironwood Pharmaceuticals's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ironwood Pharmaceuticals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ironwood Pharmaceuticals (FRA:I76) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.81, compared to a current price of €3.66 — trading 3.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Ironwood Pharmaceuticals' overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 6 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 Ironwood Pharmaceuticals (FRA:I76), the current Gross Margin % is 0.00% as of Jun. 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 Ironwood Pharmaceuticals (FRA:I76) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ironwood Pharmaceuticals stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €3.66 is trading 3.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €3.81.
GuruFocus considers Ironwood Pharmaceuticals to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:I76:
Gross Margin %: 0.00%
GF Value™: €3.81 vs. price of €3.66 (3.9% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:I76 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals Inc is a biotechnology company developing and commercializing life-changing therapies for people living with gastrointestinal, or GI, and rare diseases. It is focused on the development and commercialization of inventive product opportunities in areas of unmet need, leveraging its demonstrated expertise and capabilities in GI and rare diseases. LINZESS is its commercial product. LINZESS is also available for the treatment of adults with IBS-C or CIC in Mexico, adults with IBS-C or chronic constipation in Japan, and adults with IBS-C in China. Linaclotide is available under the trademarked name CONSTELLA for the treatment of adults with IBS-C or CIC and pediatric patients ages 6-17 years old with FC in Canada, and to adults with IBS-C in certain European countries.
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