Dentsply SironaXRAY +3.14%55 Gross Margin % is 48.52% as of Mar. 2026, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 53.02. GuruFocus rates XRAY with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of $19.06 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 805 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Dentsply Sirona ranks worse than 54.91% on this metric.
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
Dentsply Sirona had a gross margin of 48.52% 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.
Dentsply Sirona Gross Margin % Related Terms
Dentsply Sirona Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Dentsply Sirona'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.
XRAY vs LMAT, PLSE, NNNN: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, Dentsply Sirona'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.
Dentsply Sirona Gross Margin % vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Dentsply Sirona's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dentsply Sirona'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.
Dentsply Sirona (XRAY) has a Gross Margin % of 48.52% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Dentsply Sirona and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 53.02. Over the past decade, Dentsply Sirona's Gross Margin % has ranged from 48.93 to 55.47. According to the industry distribution chart, Dentsply Sirona ranks #442 out of 805 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 54.9%.
Is Dentsply Sirona's Gross Margin % too high?
Dentsply Sirona's current Gross Margin % of 48.52% is near median its 10-year median of 53.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 48.93 to a high of 55.47. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Gross Margin % is 52.07. Dentsply Sirona's value of 48.52% is 6.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dentsply Sirona ranks #442 out of 805 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Dentsply Sirona has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dentsply Sirona's Gross Margin % compare to LMAT and PLSE?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Dentsply Sirona ranks #442 out of 805 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Dentsply Sirona in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 52.07. Dentsply Sirona's value of 48.52% is 6.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Dentsply Sirona's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 48.93 to 55.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 53.02 vs. the industry median of 52.07, Dentsply Sirona 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 Devices & Instruments company?
The median Gross Margin % among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 52.07, based on 805 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. Dentsply Sirona's current Gross Margin % of 48.52% is 6.8% 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 Dentsply Sirona and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Gross Margin % is 52.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dentsply Sirona's current Gross Margin % is 48.52%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 53.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dentsply Sirona stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dentsply Sirona (XRAY) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $19.06, compared to a current price of $10.52 — trading 44.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 48.52%, which is near median its 10-year median of 53.02 and 6.8% below the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 52.07. Dentsply Sirona's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 4 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 Dentsply Sirona (XRAY), the current Gross Margin % is 48.52% 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 Dentsply Sirona (XRAY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dentsply Sirona stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $10.52 is trading 44.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $19.06.
GuruFocus considers Dentsply Sirona to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XRAY:
Gross Margin %: 48.52% (near median its 10-year median of 53.02)
GF Value™: $19.06 vs. price of $10.52 (44.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 6.8% below the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#442 of 805)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XRAY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Dentsply Sirona is one of the world's largest manufacturers of dental equipment and supplies. It is a result of a merger of equals in 2016 between Dentsply International (dental consumables and lab products) and Sirona Dental Systems (technologically advanced dental equipment). The firm's wide portfolio consists of dental consumables, lab products, CAD/CAM and imaging technology, medical devices, and specialty products in orthodontics, endodontics, and implantation. It distributes two-thirds of its dental consumables, technology, and equipment through third-party distributors. The remaining portfolio is sold to labs and offices through the firm's salesforce or directly to consumers (such as the Byte clear aligner).
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