Ascom Holding AGXSWX:ASCNE 51 Gross Margin % is 48.39% as of Dec. 2025, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 47.50. GuruFocus rates XSWX:ASCNE with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF5.83 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 631 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Ascom Holding AG ranks better than 59.43% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ascom Holding AG's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:ASCNE'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 43.73 Med: 47.5 Max: 51.82
Current: 48.2
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Ascom Holding AG was 51.82%. The lowest was 43.73%. And the median was 47.50%.
XSWX:ASCNE's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 59.43% of 631
companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 40.09
vs XSWX:ASCNE: 48.20
Ascom Holding AG had a gross margin of 48.39% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Ascom Holding AG was 0.30% per year.
Ascom Holding AG (XSWX:ASCNE) 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
Ascom Holding AG had a gross margin of 48.39% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 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.
Ascom Holding AG Gross Margin % Related Terms
Ascom Holding AG Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ascom Holding AG'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.
XSWX:ASCNE vs VEEV, BTSG, TEM: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Health Information Services subindustry, Ascom Holding AG'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.
Ascom Holding AG Gross Margin % vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Ascom Holding AG's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ascom Holding AG'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.
Ascom Holding AG (XSWX:ASCNE) has a Gross Margin % of 48.39% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Ascom Holding AG and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 47.50. Over the past decade, Ascom Holding AG's Gross Margin % has ranged from 43.73 to 51.82. According to the industry distribution chart, Ascom Holding AG ranks #256 out of 631 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 40.6%.
Is Ascom Holding AG's Gross Margin % too high?
Ascom Holding AG's current Gross Margin % of 48.39% is near median its 10-year median of 47.50. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 43.73 to a high of 51.82. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Gross Margin % is 40.09. Ascom Holding AG's value of 48.39% is 20.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ascom Holding AG ranks #256 out of 631 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Ascom Holding AG has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ascom Holding AG's Gross Margin % compare to VEEV and BTSG?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Ascom Holding AG ranks #256 out of 631 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Ascom Holding AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 40.09. Ascom Holding AG's value of 48.39% is 20.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Ascom Holding AG's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 43.73 to 51.82 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 47.50 vs. the industry median of 40.09, Ascom Holding AG 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 40.09, based on 631 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. Ascom Holding AG's current Gross Margin % of 48.39% is 20.7% 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 Ascom Holding AG and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Gross Margin % is 40.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ascom Holding AG's current Gross Margin % is 48.39%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 47.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ascom Holding AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ascom Holding AG (XSWX:ASCNE) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF5.83, compared to a current price of CHF6.26 — trading 7.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 48.39%, which is near median its 10-year median of 47.50 and 20.7% above the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 40.09. Ascom Holding AG's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 3 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 Ascom Holding AG (XSWX:ASCNE), the current Gross Margin % is 48.39% as of Dec. 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 Ascom Holding AG (XSWX:ASCNE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ascom Holding AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF6.26 is trading 7.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF5.83.
GuruFocus considers Ascom Holding AG to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:ASCNE:
Gross Margin %: 48.39% (near median its 10-year median of 47.50)
GF Value™: CHF5.83 vs. price of CHF6.26 (7.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 20.7% above the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#256 of 631)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:ASCNE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ascom Holding AG is a solutions provider of ICT and mobile workflow solutions in the healthcare and enterprise sectors. The company consists of a business unit, the purpose of which is to use its product and solutions portfolio and software architecture capabilities to devise integration and mobilization solutions that provide digitalized, complete, and efficient workflows for healthcare as well as for industry, security, and retail sectors. The company has three segments OEM, Enterprise, and Healthcare. It derives a majority of revenue from the healthcare segment.
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