H U Group HoldingsTSE:4544 +0.21%68 Gross Margin % is 27.71% as of Mar. 2026, which is 19% below its 10-year median of 34.16. GuruFocus rates TSE:4544 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,773.07 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 194 Medical Diagnostics & Research companies, H U Group Holdings ranks worse than 78.35% on this metric.
H U Group Holdings Inc gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -6.3%.
The historical rank and industry rank for H U Group Holdings's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:4544'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 26.69 Med: 34.16 Max: 40.96
Current: 28.86
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of H U Group Holdings was 40.96%. The lowest was 26.69%. And the median was 34.16%.
TSE:4544's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 78.35% of 194
companies
in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry
Industry Median: 50.45
vs TSE:4544: 28.86
H U Group Holdings had a gross margin of 27.71% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for H U Group Holdings was -6.30% per year.
H U Group Holdings (TSE:4544) 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
H U Group Holdings had a gross margin of 27.71% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 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.
H U Group Holdings Gross Margin % Related Terms
H U Group Holdings Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for H U Group 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.
TSE:4544 vs TMO, DHR, IDXX: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Diagnostics & Research subindustry, H U Group 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.
H U Group Holdings Gross Margin % vs Medical Diagnostics & Research Industry
For the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry and Healthcare sector, H U Group Holdings's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where H U Group 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.
H U Group Holdings (TSE:4544) has a Gross Margin % of 27.71% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on H U Group Holdings and its competitors. This is 19% below median its historical median of 34.16. Over the past decade, H U Group Holdings' Gross Margin % has ranged from 26.69 to 40.96. According to the industry distribution chart, H U Group Holdings ranks #152 out of 194 companies in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry, placing it in the top 78.4%.
Is H U Group Holdings' Gross Margin % too high?
H U Group Holdings' current Gross Margin % of 27.71% is 19% below median its 10-year median of 34.16. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 26.69 to a high of 40.96. The Medical Diagnostics & Research industry median Gross Margin % is 50.45. H U Group Holdings' value of 27.71% is 45.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, H U Group Holdings ranks #152 out of 194 companies in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, H U Group Holdings has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does H U Group Holdings' Gross Margin % compare to TMO and DHR?
According to the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry distribution chart, H U Group Holdings ranks #152 out of 194 companies for Gross Margin %. This places H U Group Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 50.45. H U Group Holdings' value of 27.71% is 45.1% below this benchmark. Historically, H U Group Holdings' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 26.69 to 40.96 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 34.16 vs. the industry median of 50.45, H U Group 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 Diagnostics & Research company?
The median Gross Margin % among Medical Diagnostics & Research companies is 50.45, 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. H U Group Holdings's current Gross Margin % of 27.71% is 45.1% 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 H U Group Holdings and its competitors. For the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry, the median Gross Margin % is 50.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. H U Group Holdings's current Gross Margin % is 27.71%, which is 19% below median its own 10-year median of 34.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is H U Group Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, H U Group Holdings (TSE:4544) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,773.07, compared to a current price of 円3,295.00 — trading 18.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 27.71%, which is 19% below median its 10-year median of 34.16 and 45.1% below the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry median of 50.45. H U Group Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 5 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 H U Group Holdings (TSE:4544), the current Gross Margin % is 27.71% 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 H U Group Holdings (TSE:4544) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, H U Group Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円3,295.00 is trading 18.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,773.07.
GuruFocus considers H U Group Holdings to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4544:
Gross Margin %: 27.71% (19% below median its 10-year median of 34.16)
GF Value™: 円2,773.07 vs. price of 円3,295.00 (18.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 45.1% below the Medical Diagnostics & Research median (#152 of 194)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4544 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
H U Group Holdings Inc operates in the healthcare field, focusing on clinical laboratory testing and reagents. The company is engaged in four main businesses. The Clinical Laboratory Testing Business receives samples taken from patients at medical institutions to test for the disease and confirm the condition of the patient's health; In Vitro Diagnostics develops, manufactures, and sells testing reagents and equipment inside and outside Japan; Sterilization & Related Services Business provides a range of medical-related services including sterilization; and Emerging New Business & Others is a new business for future growth.
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