Hoshi Iryo-Sanki CoTSE:7634 85 Gross Margin % is 48.20% as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 49.57. GuruFocus rates TSE:7634 with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of 円4,733.91 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 116 Medical Distribution companies, Hoshi Iryo-Sanki Co ranks better than 89.66% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hoshi Iryo-Sanki Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:7634'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 48.34 Med: 49.57 Max: 50.88
Current: 49.46
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Hoshi Iryo-Sanki Co was 50.88%. The lowest was 48.34%. And the median was 49.57%.
TSE:7634's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 89.66% of 116
companies
in the Medical Distribution industry
Industry Median: 14.9
vs TSE:7634: 49.46
Hoshi Iryo-Sanki Co had a gross margin of 48.20% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Hoshi Iryo-Sanki Co was 0.50% per year.
Hoshi Iryo-Sanki Co (TSE:7634) 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
Hoshi Iryo-Sanki Co had a gross margin of 48.20% 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.
Hoshi Iryo-Sanki Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Hoshi Iryo-Sanki Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hoshi Iryo-Sanki 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:7634 vs MCK, CAH, COR: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Medical Distribution subindustry, Hoshi Iryo-Sanki 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.
Hoshi Iryo-Sanki Co Gross Margin % vs Medical Distribution Industry
For the Medical Distribution industry and Healthcare sector, Hoshi Iryo-Sanki Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hoshi Iryo-Sanki 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.
Hoshi Iryo-Sanki Co (TSE:7634) has a Gross Margin % of 48.20% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Hoshi Iryo-Sanki Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 49.57. Over the past decade, Hoshi Iryo-Sanki Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 48.34 to 50.88. According to the industry distribution chart, Hoshi Iryo-Sanki Co ranks #12 out of 116 companies in the Medical Distribution industry, placing it in the top 10.3%.
Is Hoshi Iryo-Sanki Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Hoshi Iryo-Sanki Co's current Gross Margin % of 48.20% is near median its 10-year median of 49.57. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 48.34 to a high of 50.88. The Medical Distribution industry median Gross Margin % is 14.90. Hoshi Iryo-Sanki Co's value of 48.20% is 223.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hoshi Iryo-Sanki Co ranks #12 out of 116 companies in the Medical Distribution industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hoshi Iryo-Sanki Co has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hoshi Iryo-Sanki Co's Gross Margin % compare to MCK and CAH?
According to the Medical Distribution industry distribution chart, Hoshi Iryo-Sanki Co ranks #12 out of 116 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Hoshi Iryo-Sanki Co in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 14.90. Hoshi Iryo-Sanki Co's value of 48.20% is 223.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Hoshi Iryo-Sanki Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 48.34 to 50.88 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 49.57 vs. the industry median of 14.90, Hoshi Iryo-Sanki 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 Medical Distribution company?
The median Gross Margin % among Medical Distribution companies is 14.90, based on 116 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. Hoshi Iryo-Sanki Co's current Gross Margin % of 48.20% is 223.5% 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 Hoshi Iryo-Sanki Co and its competitors. For the Medical Distribution industry, the median Gross Margin % is 14.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hoshi Iryo-Sanki Co's current Gross Margin % is 48.20%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 49.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hoshi Iryo-Sanki Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hoshi Iryo-Sanki Co (TSE:7634) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円4,733.91, compared to a current price of 円4,900.00 — trading 3.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 48.20%, which is near median its 10-year median of 49.57 and 223.5% above the Medical Distribution industry median of 14.90. Hoshi Iryo-Sanki Co's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 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 Hoshi Iryo-Sanki Co (TSE:7634), the current Gross Margin % is 48.20% 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 Hoshi Iryo-Sanki Co (TSE:7634) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hoshi Iryo-Sanki Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円4,900.00 is trading 3.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円4,733.91.
GuruFocus considers Hoshi Iryo-Sanki Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:7634:
Gross Margin %: 48.20% (near median its 10-year median of 49.57)
GF Value™: 円4,733.91 vs. price of 円4,900.00 (3.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 223.5% above the Medical Distribution median (#12 of 116)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7634 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hoshi Iryo-Sanki Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of pharmaceutical products. The company offers medical oxygen, nitrous oxide, and others. It is also engaged in the planning, manufacture, sale, maintenance, inspection, and repair of medical instrument equipment for medical gas supply facilities. The company's project service includes the production and supply of medical gas, home care, medical gas maintenance, and others.
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