Dr Soliman Abdul Kader Fakeeh Hospital Co (SAU:4017) Gross Margin %: 19.32% (As of Mar. 2026) — 23% Below Median

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SAU:4017 Dr Soliman Abdul Kader Fakeeh Hospital Co SAU:4017
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What is Dr Soliman Abdul Kader Fakeeh Hospital Co Gross Margin %?

Dr Soliman Abdul Kader Fakeeh Hospital Co SAU:4017 -1.03% 14 Gross Margin % is 19.32% as of Mar. 2026, which is 23% below its 10-year median of 25.05. GuruFocus rates SAU:4017 with a GF Score™ of 14/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 631 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Dr Soliman Abdul Kader Fakeeh Hospital Co ranks worse than 82.09% on this metric.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Dr Soliman Abdul Kader Fakeeh Hospital Co's Gross Profit for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ﷼140 Mil. Dr Soliman Abdul Kader Fakeeh Hospital Co's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ﷼724 Mil. Therefore, Dr Soliman Abdul Kader Fakeeh Hospital Co's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 19.32%.


The historical rank and industry rank for Dr Soliman Abdul Kader Fakeeh Hospital Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

SAU:4017' s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 21.45   Med: 25.05   Max: 26.5
Current: 21.45


During the past 3 years, the highest Gross Margin % of Dr Soliman Abdul Kader Fakeeh Hospital Co was 26.50%. The lowest was 21.45%. And the median was 25.05%.

SAU:4017's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than
82.09% of 631 companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 39.96 vs SAU:4017: 21.45

Dr Soliman Abdul Kader Fakeeh Hospital Co had a gross margin of 19.32% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage

The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Dr Soliman Abdul Kader Fakeeh Hospital Co was 0.00% per year.


Dr Soliman Abdul Kader Fakeeh Hospital Co  (SAU:4017) 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

Dr Soliman Abdul Kader Fakeeh Hospital Co had a gross margin of 19.32% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable 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.


Dr Soliman Abdul Kader Fakeeh Hospital Co Gross Margin % Related Terms


Dr Soliman Abdul Kader Fakeeh Hospital Co Gross Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Dr Soliman Abdul Kader Fakeeh Hospital Co'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.

Dr Soliman Abdul Kader Fakeeh Hospital Co Gross Margin % Chart

Dr Soliman Abdul Kader Fakeeh Hospital Co Annual Data
Trend Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Gross Margin %
26.50 25.05 22.78

Dr Soliman Abdul Kader Fakeeh Hospital Co Quarterly Data
Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Gross Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 25.13 22.25 22.77 21.26 19.32

SAU:4017 vs HCA, THC, DVA: Gross Margin % Comparison

For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Dr Soliman Abdul Kader Fakeeh Hospital Co'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.


Dr Soliman Abdul Kader Fakeeh Hospital Co Gross Margin % vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry

For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Dr Soliman Abdul Kader Fakeeh Hospital Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Dr Soliman Abdul Kader Fakeeh Hospital Co's Gross Margin % falls into.


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Dr Soliman Abdul Kader Fakeeh Hospital Co Gross Margin % Calculation

Gross Margin is the percentage of Gross Profit out of sales or Revenue.

Dr Soliman Abdul Kader Fakeeh Hospital Co's Gross Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (A: Dec. 2025 )=Gross Profit (A: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=703.9 / 3090.245
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(3090.245 - 2386.355) / 3090.245
=22.78 %

Dr Soliman Abdul Kader Fakeeh Hospital Co's Gross Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as


Gross Margin % (Q: Mar. 2026 )=Gross Profit (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=139.9 / 724.147
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(724.147 - 584.251) / 724.147
=19.32 %

* 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.

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What does a Gross Margin % of 19.32% mean?
Dr Soliman Abdul Kader Fakeeh Hospital Co (SAU:4017) has a Gross Margin % of 19.32% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Dr Soliman Abdul Kader Fakeeh Hospital Co and its competitors. This is 23% below median its historical median of 25.05. Over the past decade, Dr Soliman Abdul Kader Fakeeh Hospital Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 21.45 to 26.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Dr Soliman Abdul Kader Fakeeh Hospital Co ranks #518 out of 631 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 82.1%.
Is Dr Soliman Abdul Kader Fakeeh Hospital Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Dr Soliman Abdul Kader Fakeeh Hospital Co's current Gross Margin % of 19.32% is 23% below median its 10-year median of 25.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 21.45 to a high of 26.50. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Gross Margin % is 39.96. Dr Soliman Abdul Kader Fakeeh Hospital Co's value of 19.32% is 51.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dr Soliman Abdul Kader Fakeeh Hospital Co ranks #518 out of 631 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Dr Soliman Abdul Kader Fakeeh Hospital Co has a GF Score™ of 14/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dr Soliman Abdul Kader Fakeeh Hospital Co's Gross Margin % compare to HCA and THC?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Dr Soliman Abdul Kader Fakeeh Hospital Co ranks #518 out of 631 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Dr Soliman Abdul Kader Fakeeh Hospital Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 39.96. Dr Soliman Abdul Kader Fakeeh Hospital Co's value of 19.32% is 51.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Dr Soliman Abdul Kader Fakeeh Hospital Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 21.45 to 26.50 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 25.05 vs. the industry median of 39.96, Dr Soliman Abdul Kader Fakeeh Hospital Co 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Gross Margin % among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 39.96, 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. Dr Soliman Abdul Kader Fakeeh Hospital Co's current Gross Margin % of 19.32% is 51.7% 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 Dr Soliman Abdul Kader Fakeeh Hospital Co and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Gross Margin % is 39.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dr Soliman Abdul Kader Fakeeh Hospital Co's current Gross Margin % is 19.32%, which is 23% below median its own 10-year median of 25.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dr Soliman Abdul Kader Fakeeh Hospital Co stock overvalued right now?
Dr Soliman Abdul Kader Fakeeh Hospital Co (SAU:4017) has a current Gross Margin % of 19.32%. The current Gross Margin % is 19.32%, which is 23% below median its 10-year median of 25.05 and 51.7% below the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 39.96. Dr Soliman Abdul Kader Fakeeh Hospital Co's overall GF Score™ is 14/100 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 Dr Soliman Abdul Kader Fakeeh Hospital Co (SAU:4017), the current Gross Margin % is 19.32% 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.

Dr Soliman Abdul Kader Fakeeh Hospital Co Business Description

Address Palestine Street, B - 30 3rd Floor Almukmaal Centre, Al Hamra District, Jeddah, SAU, 23323
Dr Soliman Abdul Kader Fakeeh Hospital Co is a company whose principal activities include managing, establishing, and operating hospitals, clinics, medical, educational, and training centers. In addition to the above, the company is also managing and operating medical services, analysis and radiology laboratory, and managing and establishing pharmacies, wholesale and retail of medical equipment, maintenance of IT equipment, and software-related services. The group has three reportable segments, including medical services, which generates maximum revenue, education, trading, retail, and others. Geographically, it principally operates in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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