Garofalo Health Care SpAMIL:GHC +0.77%86 Gross Margin % is 84.26% as of Mar. 2026, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 86.10. GuruFocus rates MIL:GHC with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of €6.06 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 631 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Garofalo Health Care SpA ranks better than 90.02% on this metric.
MIL:GHC's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 90.02% of 631
companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 40.09
vs MIL:GHC: 84.60
Garofalo Health Care SpA had a gross margin of 84.26% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Garofalo Health Care SpA was -0.40% per year.
Garofalo Health Care SpA (MIL:GHC) 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
Garofalo Health Care SpA had a gross margin of 84.26% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => 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.
Garofalo Health Care SpA Gross Margin % Related Terms
Garofalo Health Care SpA 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.
MIL:GHC vs HCA, THC, DVA: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Garofalo Health Care SpA'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.
Garofalo Health Care SpA Gross Margin % vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Garofalo Health Care SpA's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Garofalo Health Care SpA'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.
Garofalo Health Care SpA (MIL:GHC) has a Gross Margin % of 84.26% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Garofalo Health Care SpA and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 86.10. Over the past decade, Garofalo Health Care SpA's Gross Margin % has ranged from 83.70 to 86.73. According to the industry distribution chart, Garofalo Health Care SpA ranks #63 out of 631 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 10%.
Is Garofalo Health Care SpA's Gross Margin % too high?
Garofalo Health Care SpA's current Gross Margin % of 84.26% is near median its 10-year median of 86.10. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 83.70 to a high of 86.73. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Gross Margin % is 40.09. Garofalo Health Care SpA's value of 84.26% is 110.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Garofalo Health Care SpA ranks #63 out of 631 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Garofalo Health Care SpA has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Garofalo Health Care SpA's Gross Margin % compare to HCA and THC?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Garofalo Health Care SpA ranks #63 out of 631 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Garofalo Health Care SpA in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 40.09. Garofalo Health Care SpA's value of 84.26% is 110.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Garofalo Health Care SpA's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 83.70 to 86.73 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 86.10 vs. the industry median of 40.09, Garofalo Health Care SpA 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Gross Margin % among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 40.09, based on 631 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. Garofalo Health Care SpA's current Gross Margin % of 84.26% is 110.2% 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 Garofalo Health Care SpA and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Gross Margin % is 40.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Garofalo Health Care SpA's current Gross Margin % is 84.26%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 86.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Garofalo Health Care SpA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Garofalo Health Care SpA (MIL:GHC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €6.06, compared to a current price of €5.26 — trading 13.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 84.26%, which is near median its 10-year median of 86.10 and 110.2% above the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 40.09. Garofalo Health Care SpA's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 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 Garofalo Health Care SpA (MIL:GHC), the current Gross Margin % is 84.26% 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.
Is Garofalo Health Care SpA (MIL:GHC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Garofalo Health Care SpA stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €5.26 is trading 13.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €6.06.
GuruFocus considers Garofalo Health Care SpA to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MIL:GHC:
Gross Margin %: 84.26% (near median its 10-year median of 86.10)
GF Value™: €6.06 vs. price of €5.26 (13.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 110.2% above the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#63 of 631)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:GHC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Garofalo Health Care SpA is an Italian accredited private healthcare provider offering a comprehensive range of services across various areas of healthcare through diversified specialties, supported by the use of technologies and qualified personnel. The Group mainly operates in regions of northern and central Italy, which have been selected based on their attractiveness in terms of per capita healthcare spending, above-average per capita income, and well-developed internal transport infrastructure.
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