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HCA Gross Margin Analysis

41.7%

Updated 516h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

Gross margin, the percentage of revenue left after deducting the cost of goods sold, stands at 41.7% for HCA — meaning for every dollar of sales, the company keeps about 42 cents before other expenses.

Sector Performance

47th percentile

HCA

41.7%

Sector Median

44.6%

Sector Avg

45.5%

Prior Period

15.0%(Apr 2026)

↑ Improving

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Deep Analysis

This is slightly below the sector median of 44.4%, placing HCA in the 47th percentile among its peers, so the company is in the lower half of its industry on this profitability measure. No year-over-year or quarter-over-quarter changes are available (N/A), and the trend direction over the last eight quarters is also not reported, leaving no basis to assess recent movement. Without any trend data, the combination of a below-median gross margin and no trajectory offers neither a clear risk signal nor an identifiable opportunity — it simply indicates that HCA’s core product profitability is modest relative to peers. This metric neither supports nor contradicts the overall NEUTRAL verdict; it aligns with a view that the stock lacks a strong competitive edge or a deteriorating disadvantage based on gross margin alone.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Gross Margin tell investors about HCA?

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.

Who are HCA's closest peers by Gross Margin?

The closest peers by Gross Margin include: MSCI (82.7%), SYF (82.7%), EA (82.8%), THC (83.4%), INTU (83.9%).

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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.