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Gross Margin

31.8%

Updated 560h ago

Sector Performance

27th percentile

HSIC

31.8%

Sector Median

44.7%

Sector Avg

45.2%

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Deep Analysis

Gross margin measures the percentage of revenue a company keeps after covering the cost of goods sold; at 31.8%, HSIC retains roughly 32 cents per dollar of sales.

This value sits well below the sector median of 43.8%, placing the company in the 28th percentile among its peer group — meaning more than 70% of competitors have a higher gross margin. The trend over the last eight quarters is increasing, with the most recent quarter-over-quarter change of +6.7% (from 29.8% to 31.8%), though a year-over-year comparison is not available. The combination of a below-median gross margin with a recent upward trend suggests the company is still lagging peers but has begun to improve cost discipline or pricing power, creating a mixed risk profile — improvement reduces downside risk, but the level remains a relative weakness. This mixed picture supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict: the metric does not strongly argue for a bullish or bearish stance, as the low level tempers optimism while the positive trend avoids outright concern.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Gross Margin tell investors about HSIC?

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 HSIC's closest peers by Gross Margin?

The closest peers by Gross Margin include: WHR (12.7%), JBHT (12.6%), DVN (12.1%), F (11.9%), GM (11.5%).

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.