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HSIC Gross Margin Analysis

31.8%

Updated 513h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

Gross margin is the percentage of revenue left after paying the direct costs of producing goods, so 31.8% means HSIC keeps $0.318 of every sales dollar before other expenses.

Sector Performance

24th percentile

HSIC

31.8%

Sector Median

46.6%

Sector Avg

47.6%

Prior Period

29.8%(May 2026)

↑ Improving

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Deep Analysis

Gross margin is the percentage of revenue left after paying the direct costs of producing goods, so 31.8% means HSIC keeps $0.318 of every sales dollar before other expenses.

That level sits below the sector median of 45.4%, placing the company at the 26th percentile among peers, meaning most competitors achieve higher gross margins. The trend is not available: year-over-year change is N/A, quarter-over-quarter change is N/A, and the only historical value on record is the current 31.8%. With no trend data, there is no evidence of whether margin pressure is improving or worsening, which adds uncertainty to any assessment of future profitability. The combination of a below-median margin and no direction makes the stock’s risk profile somewhat elevated, but it also leaves room for upside if margins later improve. This metric does not contradict the overall NEUTRAL verdict; the low level is a caution, yet the absence of trend data prevents a stronger bearish or bullish case.

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: LVS (46.9%), ORLY (51.4%), MPWR (55.2%), NEM (56.0%), REI (56.0%).

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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.