Disc MedicineIRON +4.25%34 Gross Margin % is 0.00% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates IRON with a GF Score™ of 34/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 737 Biotechnology companies, Disc Medicine ranks worse than 135685.07% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Disc Medicine's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
IRON's Gross Margin % is not ranked *
in the Biotechnology industry.
Industry Median: 60.92 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Gross Margin % only.
Disc Medicine had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Disc Medicine was 0.00% per year.
Disc Medicine (NAS:IRON) 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
Disc Medicine had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 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.
Disc Medicine Gross Margin % Related Terms
Disc Medicine Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Disc Medicine'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.
IRON vs DFTX, ARQT, MLYS: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Biotechnology subindustry, Disc Medicine'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.
Disc Medicine Gross Margin % vs Biotechnology Industry
For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Disc Medicine's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Disc Medicine'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.
Disc Medicine (IRON) has a Gross Margin % of 0.00% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Disc Medicine and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Disc Medicine ranks #999999 out of 737 companies in the Biotechnology industry.
Is Disc Medicine's Gross Margin % too high?
Disc Medicine's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Based on the distribution chart, Disc Medicine ranks #999999 out of 737 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Disc Medicine has a GF Score™ of 34/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Disc Medicine's Gross Margin % compare to DFTX and ARQT?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Disc Medicine ranks #999999 out of 737 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Disc Medicine in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 60.92. 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 Biotechnology company?
The median Gross Margin % among Biotechnology companies is 60.92, based on 737 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 Disc Medicine and its competitors. For the Biotechnology industry, the median Gross Margin % is 60.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Disc Medicine'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 Disc Medicine stock overvalued right now?
Disc Medicine (IRON) has a current Gross Margin % of 0.00%. The current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Disc Medicine'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 Disc Medicine (IRON), the current Gross Margin % is 0.00% 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.
Disc Medicine Inc is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of novel treatments for hematologic diseases. It aims to modify fundamental biological pathways associated with the formation and function of red blood cells, specifically heme biosynthesis and iron homeostasis. Its pipeline includes bitopertin for erythropoietic porphyrias (EPs), including erythropoietic protoporphyria (EPP), X-linked protoporphyria (XLP), and Diamond-Blackfan Anemia (DBA); DISC-0974 for the treatment of anemia of myelofibrosis (MF) and anemia of chronic kidney disease (CKD); and DISC-3405 for the treatment of polycythemia vera (PV) and other hematologic disorders. In addition, the Company's preclinical programs include DISC-0998.
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