Wel-DishTSE:2901 44 Gross Margin % is 21.72% as of Feb. 2026, which is 34% below its 10-year median of 32.79. GuruFocus rates TSE:2901 with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of 円346.82 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 630 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Wel-Dish ranks worse than 75.24% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Wel-Dish's Gross Profit for the
six
months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円356 Mil. Wel-Dish's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円1,640 Mil. Therefore, Wel-Dish's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 21.72%.
Warning Sign:
Wel-Dish Inc gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -1.2%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Wel-Dish's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:2901'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 25.58 Med: 32.79 Max: 37.75
Current: 25.58
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Wel-Dish was 37.75%. The lowest was 25.58%. And the median was 32.79%.
TSE:2901's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 75.24% of 630
companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 40.075
vs TSE:2901: 25.58
Wel-Dish had a gross margin of 21.72% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Wel-Dish was -1.20% per year.
Wel-Dish (TSE:2901) 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
Wel-Dish had a gross margin of 21.72% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
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.
Wel-Dish Gross Margin % Related Terms
Wel-Dish Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Wel-Dish'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.
TSE:2901 vs HCA, THC, DVA: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Wel-Dish'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.
Wel-Dish Gross Margin % vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Wel-Dish's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Wel-Dish'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.
Wel-Dish (TSE:2901) has a Gross Margin % of 21.72% as of Feb. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Wel-Dish and its competitors. This is 34% below median its historical median of 32.79. Over the past decade, Wel-Dish's Gross Margin % has ranged from 25.58 to 37.75. According to the industry distribution chart, Wel-Dish ranks #474 out of 630 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 75.2%.
Is Wel-Dish's Gross Margin % too high?
Wel-Dish's current Gross Margin % of 21.72% is 34% below median its 10-year median of 32.79. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 25.58 to a high of 37.75. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Gross Margin % is 40.08. Wel-Dish's value of 21.72% is 45.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Wel-Dish ranks #474 out of 630 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Wel-Dish has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wel-Dish's Gross Margin % compare to HCA and THC?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Wel-Dish ranks #474 out of 630 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Wel-Dish in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 40.08. Wel-Dish's value of 21.72% is 45.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Wel-Dish's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 25.58 to 37.75 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 32.79 vs. the industry median of 40.08, Wel-Dish 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 40.08, based on 630 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. Wel-Dish's current Gross Margin % of 21.72% is 45.8% 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 Wel-Dish and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Gross Margin % is 40.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Wel-Dish's current Gross Margin % is 21.72%, which is 34% below median its own 10-year median of 32.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wel-Dish stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wel-Dish (TSE:2901) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is 円346.82, compared to a current price of 円194.00 — trading 44.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 21.72%, which is 34% below median its 10-year median of 32.79 and 45.8% below the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 40.08. Wel-Dish's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 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 Wel-Dish (TSE:2901), the current Gross Margin % is 21.72% as of Feb. 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 Wel-Dish (TSE:2901) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wel-Dish stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円194.00 is trading 44.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円346.82.
GuruFocus considers Wel-Dish to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for TSE:2901:
Gross Margin %: 21.72% (34% below median its 10-year median of 32.79)
GF Value™: 円346.82 vs. price of 円194.00 (44.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 45.8% below the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#474 of 630)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2901 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Wel-Dish Inc. is engaged in the Business of Home services which is based on the Nursing Care Insurance Act, It also provides Long-term care preventive service business based on the Long-term Care Insurance Act.
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