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ZHONGCHAOZCMD -4.68%47 Gross Margin % is 41.77% as of Dec. 2025, which is 28% below its 10-year median of 57.92. GuruFocus rates ZCMD with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of $114.15 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 635 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, ZHONGCHAO ranks better than 55.75% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. ZHONGCHAO's Gross Profit for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $2.41 Mil. ZHONGCHAO's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $5.77 Mil. Therefore, ZHONGCHAO's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 41.77%.
Warning Sign:
ZHONGCHAO Inc gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -5.6%.
The historical rank and industry rank for ZHONGCHAO's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ZCMD'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 43.8 Med: 57.92 Max: 68.72
Current: 45.03
During the past 9 years, the highestGross Margin % of ZHONGCHAO was 68.72%. The lowest was 43.80%. And the median was 57.92%.
ZCMD's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 55.75% of 635
companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 40.25
vs ZCMD: 45.03
ZHONGCHAO had a gross margin of 41.77% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for ZHONGCHAO was -5.60% per year.
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
ZHONGCHAO had a gross margin of 41.77% 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.
ZHONGCHAO Gross Margin % Related Terms
ZHONGCHAO Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ZHONGCHAO'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.
ZCMD vs ACON, BRGX, MGRX: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Health Information Services subindustry, ZHONGCHAO'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.
ZHONGCHAO Gross Margin % vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, ZHONGCHAO's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ZHONGCHAO'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.
ZHONGCHAO (ZCMD) has a Gross Margin % of 41.77% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on ZHONGCHAO and its competitors. This is 28% below median its historical median of 57.92. Over the past decade, ZHONGCHAO's Gross Margin % has ranged from 43.80 to 68.72. According to the industry distribution chart, ZHONGCHAO ranks #281 out of 635 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 44.3%.
Is ZHONGCHAO's Gross Margin % too high?
ZHONGCHAO's current Gross Margin % of 41.77% is 28% below median its 10-year median of 57.92. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 43.80 to a high of 68.72. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Gross Margin % is 40.25. ZHONGCHAO's value of 41.77% is 3.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ZHONGCHAO ranks #281 out of 635 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, ZHONGCHAO has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ZHONGCHAO's Gross Margin % compare to ACON and BRGX?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, ZHONGCHAO ranks #281 out of 635 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts ZHONGCHAO in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 40.25. ZHONGCHAO's value of 41.77% is 3.8% above this benchmark. Historically, ZHONGCHAO's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 43.80 to 68.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 57.92 vs. the industry median of 40.25, ZHONGCHAO 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 40.25, based on 635 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. ZHONGCHAO's current Gross Margin % of 41.77% is 3.8% 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 ZHONGCHAO and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Gross Margin % is 40.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ZHONGCHAO's current Gross Margin % is 41.77%, which is 28% below median its own 10-year median of 57.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ZHONGCHAO stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ZHONGCHAO (ZCMD) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $114.15, compared to a current price of $0.92 — trading 99.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 41.77%, which is 28% below median its 10-year median of 57.92 and 3.8% above the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 40.25. ZHONGCHAO's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 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 ZHONGCHAO (ZCMD), the current Gross Margin % is 41.77% 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 ZHONGCHAO (ZCMD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ZHONGCHAO stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.92 is trading 99.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $114.15.
GuruFocus considers ZHONGCHAO to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ZCMD:
Gross Margin %: 41.77% (28% below median its 10-year median of 57.92)
GF Value™: $114.15 vs. price of $0.92 (99.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 3.8% above the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#281 of 635)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ZCMD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ZHONGCHAO Inc is an offshore holding company. Through its subsidiaries, it is a platform-based internet technology company offering services to patients with oncology and other diseases in China. It provides healthcare information, education, and training services to healthcare professionals under its MDMOOC brand. It also provides focused patient management services through the Zhongxun IT system and WeChat mini program, and Zhongxin Health WeChat mini program, to pharmaceutical enterprises and NFP customers.
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