Bastide Le Confort MedicalLTS:0IP1 -2.32%71 Gross Margin % is 67.55% as of Dec. 2025, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 65.60. GuruFocus rates LTS:0IP1 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of €25.38 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 116 Medical Distribution companies, Bastide Le Confort Medical ranks better than 98.28% on this metric.
Bastide Le Confort Medical (LTS:0IP1) 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
Bastide Le Confort Medical had a gross margin of 67.55% 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.
Bastide Le Confort Medical Gross Margin % Related Terms
Bastide Le Confort Medical 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.
LTS:0IP1 vs MCK, CAH, COR: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Medical Distribution subindustry, Bastide Le Confort Medical'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.
Bastide Le Confort Medical Gross Margin % vs Medical Distribution Industry
For the Medical Distribution industry and Healthcare sector, Bastide Le Confort Medical's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bastide Le Confort Medical'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.
Bastide Le Confort Medical (LTS:0IP1) has a Gross Margin % of 67.55% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Bastide Le Confort Medical and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 65.60. Over the past decade, Bastide Le Confort Medical's Gross Margin % has ranged from 63.11 to 67.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Bastide Le Confort Medical ranks #2 out of 116 companies in the Medical Distribution industry, placing it in the top 1.7%.
Is Bastide Le Confort Medical's Gross Margin % too high?
Bastide Le Confort Medical's current Gross Margin % of 67.55% is near median its 10-year median of 65.60. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 63.11 to a high of 67.80. The Medical Distribution industry median Gross Margin % is 14.90. Bastide Le Confort Medical's value of 67.55% is 353.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bastide Le Confort Medical ranks #2 out of 116 companies in the Medical Distribution industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Bastide Le Confort Medical has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bastide Le Confort Medical's Gross Margin % compare to MCK and CAH?
According to the Medical Distribution industry distribution chart, Bastide Le Confort Medical ranks #2 out of 116 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Bastide Le Confort Medical in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 14.90. Bastide Le Confort Medical's value of 67.55% is 353.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Bastide Le Confort Medical's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 63.11 to 67.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 65.60 vs. the industry median of 14.90, Bastide Le Confort Medical 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 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. Bastide Le Confort Medical's current Gross Margin % of 67.55% is 353.4% 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 Bastide Le Confort Medical 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. Bastide Le Confort Medical's current Gross Margin % is 67.55%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 65.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bastide Le Confort Medical stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bastide Le Confort Medical (LTS:0IP1) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €25.38, compared to a current price of €24.25 — trading 4.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 67.55%, which is near median its 10-year median of 65.60 and 353.4% above the Medical Distribution industry median of 14.90. Bastide Le Confort Medical's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 2 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 Bastide Le Confort Medical (LTS:0IP1), the current Gross Margin % is 67.55% 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 Bastide Le Confort Medical (LTS:0IP1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bastide Le Confort Medical stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €24.25 is trading 4.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €25.38.
GuruFocus considers Bastide Le Confort Medical to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0IP1:
Gross Margin %: 67.55% (near median its 10-year median of 65.60)
GF Value™: €25.38 vs. price of €24.25 (4.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 353.4% above the Medical Distribution median (#2 of 116)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0IP1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bastide Le Confort Medical SA is a France-based company that is engaged in the sale and rental of medical supplies and equipment for the home care of the elderly, sick and disabled. The company provides care equipment, such as hospital beds, personal assistance products, nutrition, insulin pumps, and syringe-drivers.
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