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HC Surgical SpecialistsSGX:1B1 +1.45%63 Gross Margin % is 84.12% as of May. 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 86.57. GuruFocus rates SGX:1B1 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of S$0.30 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 194 Medical Diagnostics & Research companies, HC Surgical Specialists ranks better than 91.24% on this metric.
SGX:1B1's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 91.24% of 194
companies
in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry
Industry Median: 50.825
vs SGX:1B1: 84.29
HC Surgical Specialists had a gross margin of 84.12% for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for HC Surgical Specialists was -0.70% per year.
HC Surgical Specialists (SGX:1B1) 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
HC Surgical Specialists had a gross margin of 84.12% for the quarter that ended in May. 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.
HC Surgical Specialists Gross Margin % Related Terms
HC Surgical Specialists 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.
SGX:1B1 vs TMO, DHR, IDXX: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Diagnostics & Research subindustry, HC Surgical Specialists'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.
HC Surgical Specialists Gross Margin % vs Medical Diagnostics & Research Industry
For the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry and Healthcare sector, HC Surgical Specialists's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where HC Surgical Specialists'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.
HC Surgical Specialists (SGX:1B1) has a Gross Margin % of 84.12% as of May. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on HC Surgical Specialists and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 86.57. Over the past decade, HC Surgical Specialists' Gross Margin % has ranged from 84.29 to 89.10. According to the industry distribution chart, HC Surgical Specialists ranks #17 out of 194 companies in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry, placing it in the top 8.8%.
Is HC Surgical Specialists' Gross Margin % too high?
HC Surgical Specialists' current Gross Margin % of 84.12% is near median its 10-year median of 86.57. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 84.29 to a high of 89.10. The Medical Diagnostics & Research industry median Gross Margin % is 50.83. HC Surgical Specialists' value of 84.12% is 65.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, HC Surgical Specialists ranks #17 out of 194 companies in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, HC Surgical Specialists has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HC Surgical Specialists' Gross Margin % compare to TMO and DHR?
According to the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry distribution chart, HC Surgical Specialists ranks #17 out of 194 companies for Gross Margin %. This places HC Surgical Specialists in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 50.83. HC Surgical Specialists' value of 84.12% is 65.5% above this benchmark. Historically, HC Surgical Specialists' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 84.29 to 89.10 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 86.57 vs. the industry median of 50.83, HC Surgical Specialists 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 Diagnostics & Research company?
The median Gross Margin % among Medical Diagnostics & Research companies is 50.83, based on 194 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. HC Surgical Specialists's current Gross Margin % of 84.12% is 65.5% 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 HC Surgical Specialists and its competitors. For the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry, the median Gross Margin % is 50.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HC Surgical Specialists's current Gross Margin % is 84.12%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 86.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HC Surgical Specialists stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HC Surgical Specialists (SGX:1B1) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is S$0.30, compared to a current price of S$0.35 — trading 16.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 84.12%, which is near median its 10-year median of 86.57 and 65.5% above the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry median of 50.83. HC Surgical Specialists' overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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 HC Surgical Specialists (SGX:1B1), the current Gross Margin % is 84.12% as of May. 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 HC Surgical Specialists (SGX:1B1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HC Surgical Specialists stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of S$0.35 is trading 16.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of S$0.30.
GuruFocus considers HC Surgical Specialists to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SGX:1B1:
Gross Margin %: 84.12% (near median its 10-year median of 86.57)
GF Value™: S$0.30 vs. price of S$0.35 (16.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 65.5% above the Medical Diagnostics & Research median (#17 of 194)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SGX:1B1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
HC Surgical Specialists Ltd is a medical services group. The company is engaged in providing endoscopic procedures, including gastroscopies and colonoscopies, and general surgery services. The operating segment of the company is the healthcare segment. Geographically, it operates only in Singapore. The company has its facilities center and clinics at various places in Singapore.
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