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
Dentalcorp Holdings had a gross margin of 50.25% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 => 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.
Dentalcorp Holdings Gross Margin % Related Terms
Dentalcorp Holdings Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Dentalcorp 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.
TSX:DNTL vs HCA, THC, UHS: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Dentalcorp 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.
Dentalcorp Holdings Gross Margin % vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Dentalcorp Holdings's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dentalcorp 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.
Dentalcorp Holdings (TSX:DNTL) has a Gross Margin % of 50.25% as of Sep. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Dentalcorp Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 48.91. Over the past decade, Dentalcorp Holdings' Gross Margin % has ranged from 48.06 to 50.22.
Is Dentalcorp Holdings' Gross Margin % too high?
Dentalcorp Holdings' current Gross Margin % of 50.25% is near median its 10-year median of 48.91. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 48.06 to a high of 50.22. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Gross Margin % is 40.08. Dentalcorp Holdings' value of 50.25% is 25.4% above this industry median. Overall, Dentalcorp Holdings has a GF Score™ of 63/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dentalcorp Holdings' Gross Margin % compare to HCA and THC?
Dentalcorp Holdings' Gross Margin % of 50.25% can be compared against companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 40.08. Dentalcorp Holdings' value of 50.25% is 25.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Dentalcorp Holdings' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 48.06 to 50.22 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 48.91 vs. the industry median of 40.08, Dentalcorp Holdings 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 40.08, 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. Dentalcorp Holdings's current Gross Margin % of 50.25% is 25.4% 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 Dentalcorp Holdings 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. Dentalcorp Holdings's current Gross Margin % is 50.25%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 48.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dentalcorp Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Dentalcorp Holdings (TSX:DNTL) has a current Gross Margin % of 50.25%. The stock's GF Value™ is C$8.99, compared to a current price of C$11.00 — trading 22.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 50.25%, which is near median its 10-year median of 48.91 and 25.4% above the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 40.08. Dentalcorp Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 6 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 Dentalcorp Holdings (TSX:DNTL), the current Gross Margin % is 50.25% as of Sep. 2025. 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 Dentalcorp Holdings (TSX:DNTL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dentalcorp Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of C$11.00 is trading 22.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$8.99.
Key valuation signals for TSX:DNTL:
Gross Margin %: 50.25% (near median its 10-year median of 48.91)
GF Value™: C$8.99 vs. price of C$11.00 (22.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 25.4% above the Healthcare Providers & Services median
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSX:DNTL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Dentalcorp Holdings Ltd is engaged in acquiring dental practices and providing health care services in Canada. It recognizes revenue for the provision of dental services that are rendered to patients by Partner dentists and dental practitioners contracted by Professional Corporations and health care services rendered by employees or contractors of the company.
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