Paragon CareFRA:PXS +9.52%56 Gross Margin % is 9.13% as of Dec. 2025, which is 77% below its 10-year median of 39.14. GuruFocus rates FRA:PXS with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.23 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 116 Medical Distribution companies, Paragon Care ranks worse than 75% on this metric.
Paragon Care Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -30.5%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Paragon Care's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:PXS'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.94 Med: 39.14 Max: 41.48
Current: 9.52
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Paragon Care was 41.48%. The lowest was 5.94%. And the median was 39.14%.
FRA:PXS's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 75% of 116
companies
in the Medical Distribution industry
Industry Median: 14.9
vs FRA:PXS: 9.52
Paragon Care had a gross margin of 9.13% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Paragon Care was -30.50% per year.
Paragon Care (FRA:PXS) 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
Paragon Care had a gross margin of 9.13% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
Paragon Care Gross Margin % Related Terms
Paragon Care Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Paragon Care'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:PXS vs MCK, CAH, COR: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Medical Distribution subindustry, Paragon Care'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.
Paragon Care Gross Margin % vs Medical Distribution Industry
For the Medical Distribution industry and Healthcare sector, Paragon Care's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Paragon Care'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.
Paragon Care (FRA:PXS) has a Gross Margin % of 9.13% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Paragon Care and its competitors. This is 77% below median its historical median of 39.14. Over the past decade, Paragon Care's Gross Margin % has ranged from 5.94 to 41.48. According to the industry distribution chart, Paragon Care ranks #87 out of 116 companies in the Medical Distribution industry, placing it in the top 75%.
Is Paragon Care's Gross Margin % too high?
Paragon Care's current Gross Margin % of 9.13% is 77% below median its 10-year median of 39.14. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.94 to a high of 41.48. The Medical Distribution industry median Gross Margin % is 14.90. Paragon Care's value of 9.13% is 38.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Paragon Care ranks #87 out of 116 companies in the Medical Distribution industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Paragon Care has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Paragon Care's Gross Margin % compare to MCK and CAH?
According to the Medical Distribution industry distribution chart, Paragon Care ranks #87 out of 116 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Paragon Care in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 14.90. Paragon Care's value of 9.13% is 38.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Paragon Care's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 5.94 to 41.48 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 39.14 vs. the industry median of 14.90, Paragon Care 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 Distribution company?
The median Gross Margin % among Medical Distribution companies is 14.90, based on 116 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. Paragon Care's current Gross Margin % of 9.13% is 38.7% 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 Paragon Care and its competitors. For the Medical Distribution industry, the median Gross Margin % is 14.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Paragon Care's current Gross Margin % is 9.13%, which is 77% below median its own 10-year median of 39.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Paragon Care stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Paragon Care (FRA:PXS) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.23, compared to a current price of €0.07 — trading 70% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 9.13%, which is 77% below median its 10-year median of 39.14 and 38.7% below the Medical Distribution industry median of 14.90. Paragon Care's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 7 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 Paragon Care (FRA:PXS), the current Gross Margin % is 9.13% 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 Paragon Care (FRA:PXS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Paragon Care stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €0.07 is trading 70% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.23.
GuruFocus considers Paragon Care to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for FRA:PXS:
Gross Margin %: 9.13% (77% below median its 10-year median of 39.14)
GF Value™: €0.23 vs. price of €0.07 (70% below fair value)
Industry Position: 38.7% below the Medical Distribution median (#87 of 116)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:PXS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Paragon Care Ltd is a medical device company. The company provides medical equipment, devices, and consumables medical products to the healthcare market. The company provides solutions to various healthcare markets, aged care, and veterinary markets. The group is organized into two operating segments: ParagonCare and CH2 Holdings and the majority of its revenues are generated from the CH2 Holdings segment engaged in the distribution of pharmaceuticals, medical consumables, nutritional, and over-the-counter products to the healthcare market.
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