Coltene Holding AGXSWX:CLTN -1.76%69 Gross Margin % is 58.00% as of Dec. 2025, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 63.24. GuruFocus rates XSWX:CLTN with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF55.14 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 805 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Coltene Holding AG ranks better than 65.59% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Coltene Holding AG's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:CLTN'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 60.48 Med: 63.24 Max: 71.61
Current: 62.14
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Coltene Holding AG was 71.61%. The lowest was 60.48%. And the median was 63.24%.
XSWX:CLTN's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 65.59% of 805
companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 52.07
vs XSWX:CLTN: 62.14
Coltene Holding AG had a gross margin of 58.00% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Coltene Holding AG was 0.10% per year.
Coltene Holding AG (XSWX:CLTN) 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
Coltene Holding AG had a gross margin of 58.00% 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.
Coltene Holding AG Gross Margin % Related Terms
Coltene Holding AG Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Coltene 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:CLTN vs ISRG, BDX, MDLN: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, Coltene 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.
Coltene Holding AG Gross Margin % vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Coltene Holding AG's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Coltene 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.
Coltene Holding AG (XSWX:CLTN) has a Gross Margin % of 58.00% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Coltene Holding AG and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 63.24. Over the past decade, Coltene Holding AG's Gross Margin % has ranged from 60.48 to 71.61. According to the industry distribution chart, Coltene Holding AG ranks #277 out of 805 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 34.4%.
Is Coltene Holding AG's Gross Margin % too high?
Coltene Holding AG's current Gross Margin % of 58.00% is near median its 10-year median of 63.24. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 60.48 to a high of 71.61. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Gross Margin % is 52.07. Coltene Holding AG's value of 58.00% is 11.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Coltene Holding AG ranks #277 out of 805 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Coltene Holding AG has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Coltene Holding AG's Gross Margin % compare to ISRG and BDX?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Coltene Holding AG ranks #277 out of 805 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Coltene Holding AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 52.07. Coltene Holding AG's value of 58.00% is 11.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Coltene Holding AG's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 60.48 to 71.61 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 63.24 vs. the industry median of 52.07, Coltene 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 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. Coltene Holding AG's current Gross Margin % of 58.00% is 11.4% 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 Coltene Holding AG 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. Coltene Holding AG's current Gross Margin % is 58.00%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 63.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Coltene Holding AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Coltene Holding AG (XSWX:CLTN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF55.14, compared to a current price of CHF50.10 — trading 9.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 58.00%, which is near median its 10-year median of 63.24 and 11.4% above the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 52.07. Coltene Holding AG's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Coltene Holding AG (XSWX:CLTN), the current Gross Margin % is 58.00% 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 Coltene Holding AG (XSWX:CLTN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Coltene Holding AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF50.10 is trading 9.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF55.14.
GuruFocus considers Coltene Holding AG to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:CLTN:
Gross Margin %: 58.00% (near median its 10-year median of 63.24)
GF Value™: CHF55.14 vs. price of CHF50.10 (9.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 11.4% above the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#277 of 805)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:CLTN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Coltene Holding AG is a manufacturer and distributor of consumables and small devices for dental practices, dental service organisations (DSOs), dental clinics and laboratories, as well as for non-dental niches (e.g., clinics for ophthalmology or podiatry). The Group develops, manufactures, and sells mainly via distribution channels a broad and comprehensive range of disposables, tools, and equipment for dentists and dental laboratories. Geographically, it operates in EMEA, North America, Latin America, and Asia/Oceania, with maximum from North America.
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