Austco HealthcareASX:AHC +11.36%70 Net Margin % is 9.85% as of Dec. 2025, which is 66% above its 10-year median of 5.94. GuruFocus rates ASX:AHC with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of A$0.33 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 817 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Austco Healthcare ranks better than 68.3% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Austco Healthcare's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:AHC'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -22.15 Med: 5.94 Max: 12.17
Current: 8.36
ASX:AHC's Net Margin % is ranked better than 68.3% of 817
companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 2.07
vs ASX:AHC: 8.36
Austco Healthcare (ASX:AHC) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Austco Healthcare Net Margin % Related Terms
Austco Healthcare Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Austco Healthcare's Net 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.
ASX:AHC vs ISRG, BDX, MDLN: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, Austco Healthcare's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net 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.
Austco Healthcare Net Margin % vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Austco Healthcare's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Austco Healthcare's Net 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.
Austco Healthcare (ASX:AHC) has a Net Margin % of 9.85% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Austco Healthcare and its competitors. This is 66% above median its historical median of 5.94. According to the industry distribution chart, Austco Healthcare ranks #259 out of 817 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 31.7%.
Is Austco Healthcare's Net Margin % too high?
Austco Healthcare's current Net Margin % of 9.85% is 66% above median its 10-year median of 5.94. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Net Margin % is 2.07. Austco Healthcare's value of 9.85% is 375.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Austco Healthcare ranks #259 out of 817 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Austco Healthcare has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Austco Healthcare's Net Margin % compare to ISRG and BDX?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Austco Healthcare ranks #259 out of 817 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Austco Healthcare in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.07. Austco Healthcare's value of 9.85% is 375.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.94 vs. the industry median of 2.07, Austco Healthcare 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 Net Margin % for a Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Net Margin % among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 2.07, based on 817 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Austco Healthcare's current Net Margin % of 9.85% is 375.8% 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Austco Healthcare and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Austco Healthcare's current Net Margin % is 9.85%, which is 66% above median its own 10-year median of 5.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Austco Healthcare stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Austco Healthcare (ASX:AHC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.33, compared to a current price of A$0.25 — trading 25.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 9.85%, which is 66% above median its 10-year median of 5.94 and 375.8% above the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 2.07. Austco Healthcare's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Austco Healthcare (ASX:AHC), the current Net Margin % is 9.85% 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 Austco Healthcare (ASX:AHC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Austco Healthcare stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$0.25 is trading 25.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$0.33.
GuruFocus considers Austco Healthcare to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:AHC:
Net Margin %: 9.85% (66% above median its 10-year median of 5.94)
GF Value™: A$0.33 vs. price of A$0.25 (25.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 375.8% above the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#259 of 817)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:AHC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Austco Healthcare Ltd engages in the development and provision of electronic communications and clinical management solutions. It offers Tacera, a nurse call, and healthcare communication system for healthcare professionals and patient. The group is segmented into four geographic regions consisting of Australia/New Zealand, Asia, Europe, and North America.
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