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Gross Margin

69.4%

Higher than 49% of Healthcare sector peers

Updated 416h ago

Sector Performance

49th percentile

BSX

69.4%

Sector Median

69.8%

Sector Avg

-24.1%

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Deep Analysis

Gross margin measures the percentage of revenue a company retains after paying the direct costs of producing its goods—here, BSX keeps 69.4% of each dollar.

This sits just above the healthcare sector median of 68.9%, placing the company at the 51st percentile, meaning it is slightly above the midpoint of its peer group. Year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter changes are not available, and the trend direction over the last eight quarters is also not reported, so no trajectory can be inferred from this metric alone. Because the gross margin level is near the sector norm with no observable movement, it presents neither a clear risk nor a distinct opportunity for investors. This neutral positioning directly supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict on the stock, as the metric does not signal any divergence from sector performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Gross Margin tell investors about BSX?

Gross margin reveals pricing power and cost structure. Software companies often sustain 70–80%; manufacturers typically 30–50%. Expansion is a bullish signal.

How is the Gross Margin calculated?

Gross Margin is calculated as: Gross Profit / Revenue.

How does BSX's Gross Margin compare to its sector?

BSX's Gross Margin of 69.4% compares to a Healthcare sector median of 69.8%, placing it in the 49th percentile.

Who are BSX's closest peers by Gross Margin?

The closest Healthcare peers by Gross Margin include: BMY (70.2%), TDOC (67.8%), TECH (66.9%), RMD (62.2%), BAYRY (61.0%).

The Formula

Gross Profit / Revenue

Why It Matters

Gross margin reveals pricing power and cost structure. Software companies often sustain 70–80%; manufacturers typically 30–50%. Expansion is a bullish signal.