ANEUTRAL

A Gross Margin Analysis

55.0%

Higher than 32% of Healthcare sector peers

Updated 2237h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

Gross margin is the percentage of revenue a company keeps after paying the direct costs of producing its goods — here, 52.6% means Agilent retains about 53 cents for every dollar of sales.

Sector Performance

32th percentile

55.0%

Sector Median

68.4%

Sector Avg

-59.4%

Prior Period

52.6%(Apr 2026)

↑ Improving

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Deep Analysis

Gross margin is the percentage of revenue a company keeps after paying the direct costs of producing its goods — here, 52.6% means Agilent retains about 53 cents for every dollar of sales.

That figure sits below the healthcare sector median of 59.2%, placing the company in the 35th percentile among its peers. The metric has been perfectly stable over the past eight quarters, with a year-over-year change of +0.0% and a quarter-over-quarter change of +0.0%. A gross margin below the sector midpoint combined with a flat trend suggests no pressing risk but also no clear opportunity for margin expansion. This performance supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict: it neither strengthens the investment case nor signals a weakness, simply reflecting a steady, average cost structure relative to the industry.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Gross Margin tell investors about A?

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 A's Gross Margin compare to its sector?

A's Gross Margin of 55.0% compares to a Healthcare sector median of 68.4%, placing it in the 32th percentile.

Who are A's closest peers by Gross Margin?

The closest Healthcare peers by Gross Margin include: BLUE (68.4%), AMGN (68.2%), BSX (69.4%), TECH (66.9%), EXAS (70.1%).

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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.