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BSX Gross Margin Analysis

69.4%

Higher than 54% of Healthcare sector peers

Updated 245h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

Gross margin measures the percentage of revenue a company keeps after paying direct production costs—here, 69.4% of every sales dollar remains after covering those costs.

Sector Performance

54th percentile

BSX

69.4%

Sector Median

68.4%

Sector Avg

-59.4%

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Deep Analysis

Gross margin measures the percentage of revenue a company keeps after paying direct production costs—here, 69.4% of every sales dollar remains after covering those costs.

This is nearly identical to the healthcare sector median of 69.8%, placing BSX at the 49th percentile among its peers, meaning it sits right around the middle of the industry. No year-over-year or quarter-over-quarter changes are available, so no trend in gross margin can be assessed. Because the current level is essentially at the sector average and there is no trend to indicate improvement or deterioration, the metric implies neither a clear risk nor a distinct opportunity. This neutral position directly supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict on the stock, as gross margin provides no reason to lean bullish or bearish.

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 68.4%, placing it in the 54th percentile.

Who are BSX's closest peers by Gross Margin?

The closest Healthcare peers by Gross Margin include: BLUE (68.4%), AMGN (68.2%), TECH (66.9%), EXAS (70.1%), ALGN (70.8%).

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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.