PHC HoldingsPHCCF 58 Gross Margin % is 43.78% as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 47.19. GuruFocus rates PHCCF with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.87. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 805 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, PHC Holdings ranks worse than 60.37% on this metric.
PHC Holdings Corp gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -1.1%.
The historical rank and industry rank for PHC Holdings's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
PHCCF'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 44.64 Med: 47.19 Max: 62.9
Current: 45.35
During the past 8 years, the highestGross Margin % of PHC Holdings was 62.90%. The lowest was 44.64%. And the median was 47.19%.
PHCCF's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 60.37% of 805
companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 51.94
vs PHCCF: 45.35
PHC Holdings had a gross margin of 43.78% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for PHC Holdings was -1.10% 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
PHC Holdings had a gross margin of 43.78% 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.
PHC Holdings Gross Margin % Related Terms
PHC Holdings Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for PHC Holdings'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.
For the Medical Devices subindustry, PHC 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.
PHC Holdings Gross Margin % vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, PHC Holdings's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PHC 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.
PHC Holdings (PHCCF) has a Gross Margin % of 43.78% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on PHC Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 47.19. Over the past decade, PHC Holdings' Gross Margin % has ranged from 44.64 to 62.90. According to the industry distribution chart, PHC Holdings ranks #486 out of 805 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 60.4%.
Is PHC Holdings' Gross Margin % too high?
PHC Holdings' current Gross Margin % of 43.78% is near median its 10-year median of 47.19. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 44.64 to a high of 62.90. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Gross Margin % is 51.94. PHC Holdings' value of 43.78% is 15.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PHC Holdings ranks #486 out of 805 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, PHC Holdings has a GF Score™ of 58/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PHC Holdings' Gross Margin % compare to ABT and SYK?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, PHC Holdings ranks #486 out of 805 companies for Gross Margin %. This places PHC Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 51.94. PHC Holdings' value of 43.78% is 15.7% below this benchmark. Historically, PHC Holdings' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 44.64 to 62.90 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 47.19 vs. the industry median of 51.94, PHC Holdings has consistently been below 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 51.94, 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. PHC Holdings's current Gross Margin % of 43.78% is 15.7% below 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 PHC Holdings and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Gross Margin % is 51.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PHC Holdings's current Gross Margin % is 43.78%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 47.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PHC Holdings stock overvalued right now?
PHC Holdings (PHCCF) has a current Gross Margin % of 43.78%. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.87, compared to a current price of $7.41 — trading 5.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 43.78%, which is near median its 10-year median of 47.19 and 15.7% below the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 51.94. PHC Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 8 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 PHC Holdings (PHCCF), the current Gross Margin % is 43.78% 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 PHC Holdings (PHCCF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PHC Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $7.41 is trading 5.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $7.87.
Key valuation signals for PHCCF:
Gross Margin %: 43.78% (near median its 10-year median of 47.19)
GF Value™: $7.87 vs. price of $7.41 (5.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 15.7% below the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#486 of 805)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PHCCF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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