Aster DM Quality CareNSE:ASTERDM -0.21%80 Gross Margin % is 77.74% as of Mar. 2026, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 70.81. GuruFocus rates NSE:ASTERDM with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹660.21 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 628 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Aster DM Quality Care ranks better than 84.55% on this metric.
NSE:ASTERDM's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 84.55% of 628
companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 40.01
vs NSE:ASTERDM: 77.41
Aster DM Quality Care had a gross margin of 77.74% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Aster DM Quality Care was 2.20% per year.
Aster DM Quality Care (NSE:ASTERDM) 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
Aster DM Quality Care had a gross margin of 77.74% 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.
Aster DM Quality Care Gross Margin % Related Terms
Aster DM Quality Care Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Aster DM Quality 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.
NSE:ASTERDM vs HCA, THC, DVA: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Aster DM Quality 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.
Aster DM Quality Care Gross Margin % vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Aster DM Quality Care's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Aster DM Quality 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.
Aster DM Quality Care (NSE:ASTERDM) has a Gross Margin % of 77.74% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Aster DM Quality Care and its competitors. This is 10% above median its historical median of 70.81. Over the past decade, Aster DM Quality Care's Gross Margin % has ranged from 59.21 to 77.41. According to the industry distribution chart, Aster DM Quality Care ranks #97 out of 628 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 15.4%.
Is Aster DM Quality Care's Gross Margin % too high?
Aster DM Quality Care's current Gross Margin % of 77.74% is 10% above median its 10-year median of 70.81. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 59.21 to a high of 77.41. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Gross Margin % is 40.01. Aster DM Quality Care's value of 77.74% is 94.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Aster DM Quality Care ranks #97 out of 628 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Aster DM Quality Care has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aster DM Quality Care's Gross Margin % compare to HCA and THC?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Aster DM Quality Care ranks #97 out of 628 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Aster DM Quality Care in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 40.01. Aster DM Quality Care's value of 77.74% is 94.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Aster DM Quality Care's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 59.21 to 77.41 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 70.81 vs. the industry median of 40.01, Aster DM Quality Care 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 40.01, based on 628 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. Aster DM Quality Care's current Gross Margin % of 77.74% is 94.3% 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 Aster DM Quality Care and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Gross Margin % is 40.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Aster DM Quality Care's current Gross Margin % is 77.74%, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 70.81. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aster DM Quality Care stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aster DM Quality Care (NSE:ASTERDM) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹660.21, compared to a current price of ₹791.55 — trading 19.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 77.74%, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 70.81 and 94.3% above the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 40.01. Aster DM Quality Care's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 Aster DM Quality Care (NSE:ASTERDM), the current Gross Margin % is 77.74% 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 Aster DM Quality Care (NSE:ASTERDM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aster DM Quality Care stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹791.55 is trading 19.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹660.21.
GuruFocus considers Aster DM Quality Care to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:ASTERDM:
Gross Margin %: 77.74% (10% above median its 10-year median of 70.81)
GF Value™: ₹660.21 vs. price of ₹791.55 (19.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 94.3% above the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#97 of 628)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:ASTERDM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Aster DM Healthcare Ltd is an India-based integrated healthcare provider. The group operates a comprehensive healthcare network comprising approximately 19 hospitals, 10 clinics, over 200 pharmacies, and more than 255 diagnostic laboratories across states. Its business segments include Hospitals, Clinics, Retail Pharmacies, and Others, with the majority of revenue derived from the Hospitals segment. Aster has been delivering high-quality care from primary to quaternary through dedicated personnel across clinical and non-clinical roles. Aster has a presence in metropolitan as well as Tier II and Tier III cities, and is committed to providing advanced and accessible healthcare in line with global standards, guided by a patient-first approach.
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