Hi-Crates CoTSE:4172 69 Gross Margin % is 78.97% as of Mar. 2026, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 76.16. GuruFocus rates TSE:4172 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,326.99 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 629 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Hi-Crates Co ranks better than 85.21% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hi-Crates Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:4172'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 71.56 Med: 76.16 Max: 78.52
Current: 77.5
During the past 8 years, the highestGross Margin % of Hi-Crates Co was 78.52%. The lowest was 71.56%. And the median was 76.16%.
TSE:4172's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 85.21% of 629
companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 40.06
vs TSE:4172: 77.50
Hi-Crates Co had a gross margin of 78.97% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Hi-Crates Co was -0.30% per year.
Hi-Crates Co (TSE:4172) 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
Hi-Crates Co had a gross margin of 78.97% 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.
Hi-Crates Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Hi-Crates Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hi-Crates 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.
TSE:4172 vs VEEV, BTSG, TEM: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Health Information Services subindustry, Hi-Crates 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.
Hi-Crates Co Gross Margin % vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Hi-Crates Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hi-Crates Co'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.
Hi-Crates Co (TSE:4172) has a Gross Margin % of 78.97% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Hi-Crates Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 76.16. Over the past decade, Hi-Crates Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 71.56 to 78.52. According to the industry distribution chart, Hi-Crates Co ranks #93 out of 629 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 14.8%.
Is Hi-Crates Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Hi-Crates Co's current Gross Margin % of 78.97% is near median its 10-year median of 76.16. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 71.56 to a high of 78.52. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Gross Margin % is 40.06. Hi-Crates Co's value of 78.97% is 97.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hi-Crates Co ranks #93 out of 629 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hi-Crates Co has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hi-Crates Co's Gross Margin % compare to VEEV and BTSG?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Hi-Crates Co ranks #93 out of 629 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Hi-Crates Co in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 40.06. Hi-Crates Co's value of 78.97% is 97.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Hi-Crates Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 71.56 to 78.52 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 76.16 vs. the industry median of 40.06, Hi-Crates Co 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 40.06, based on 629 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. Hi-Crates Co's current Gross Margin % of 78.97% is 97.1% 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 Hi-Crates Co and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Gross Margin % is 40.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hi-Crates Co's current Gross Margin % is 78.97%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 76.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hi-Crates Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hi-Crates Co (TSE:4172) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,326.99, compared to a current price of 円2,179.00 — trading 6.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 78.97%, which is near median its 10-year median of 76.16 and 97.1% above the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 40.06. Hi-Crates Co's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Hi-Crates Co (TSE:4172), the current Gross Margin % is 78.97% 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 Hi-Crates Co (TSE:4172) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hi-Crates Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円2,179.00 is trading 6.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,326.99.
GuruFocus considers Hi-Crates Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4172:
Gross Margin %: 78.97% (near median its 10-year median of 76.16)
GF Value™: 円2,326.99 vs. price of 円2,179.00 (6.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 97.1% above the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#93 of 629)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4172 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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