EKF Diagnostics HoldingsLSE:EKF +1.15%52 Gross Margin % is 52.46% as of Dec. 2025, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 49.73. GuruFocus rates LSE:EKF with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.28 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 805 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, EKF Diagnostics Holdings ranks worse than 51.68% on this metric.
LSE:EKF's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 51.68% of 805
companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 52.07
vs LSE:EKF: 51.35
EKF Diagnostics Holdings had a gross margin of 52.46% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for EKF Diagnostics Holdings was -0.90% per year.
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
EKF Diagnostics Holdings had a gross margin of 52.46% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable 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.
EKF Diagnostics Holdings Gross Margin % Related Terms
EKF Diagnostics Holdings 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.
LSE:EKF vs ABT, SYK, MDT: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Medical Devices subindustry, EKF Diagnostics Holdings'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.
EKF Diagnostics Holdings Gross Margin % vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, EKF Diagnostics Holdings's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where EKF Diagnostics Holdings'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.
EKF Diagnostics Holdings (LSE:EKF) has a Gross Margin % of 52.46% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on EKF Diagnostics Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 49.73. Over the past decade, EKF Diagnostics Holdings' Gross Margin % has ranged from 36.07 to 57.34. According to the industry distribution chart, EKF Diagnostics Holdings ranks #416 out of 805 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 51.7%.
Is EKF Diagnostics Holdings' Gross Margin % too high?
EKF Diagnostics Holdings' current Gross Margin % of 52.46% is near median its 10-year median of 49.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 36.07 to a high of 57.34. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Gross Margin % is 52.07. EKF Diagnostics Holdings' value of 52.46% is 0.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, EKF Diagnostics Holdings ranks #416 out of 805 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, EKF Diagnostics Holdings has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does EKF Diagnostics Holdings' Gross Margin % compare to ABT and SYK?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, EKF Diagnostics Holdings ranks #416 out of 805 companies for Gross Margin %. This places EKF Diagnostics Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 52.07. EKF Diagnostics Holdings' value of 52.46% is 0.7% above this benchmark. Historically, EKF Diagnostics Holdings' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 36.07 to 57.34 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 49.73 vs. the industry median of 52.07, EKF Diagnostics Holdings has consistently been above 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 52.07, 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. EKF Diagnostics Holdings's current Gross Margin % of 52.46% is 0.7% above 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 EKF Diagnostics Holdings and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Gross Margin % is 52.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. EKF Diagnostics Holdings's current Gross Margin % is 52.46%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 49.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is EKF Diagnostics Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, EKF Diagnostics Holdings (LSE:EKF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.28, compared to a current price of £0.26 — trading 6.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 52.46%, which is near median its 10-year median of 49.73 and 0.7% above the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 52.07. EKF Diagnostics Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 4 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 EKF Diagnostics Holdings (LSE:EKF), the current Gross Margin % is 52.46% 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 EKF Diagnostics Holdings (LSE:EKF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, EKF Diagnostics Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £0.26 is trading 6.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of £0.28.
GuruFocus considers EKF Diagnostics Holdings to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:EKF:
Gross Margin %: 52.46% (near median its 10-year median of 49.73)
GF Value™: £0.28 vs. price of £0.26 (6.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 0.7% above the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#416 of 805)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:EKF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
EKF Diagnostics Holdings PLC is engaged in development, manufacture and supply of products and services into the in-vitro diagnostic (IVD) market place. The Group has presence in the UK, USA, Germany, and Russia, and sells throughout the world including Europe, the Middle East, the Americas, Asia, and Africa. It derive their revenue from the manufacture and sale of medical diagnostic equipment and reagents. Other services include the servicing and distribution of third party company products under separate distribution agreements.
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