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ACHR Gross Margin Analysis

-443.8%

Higher than 0% of Industrials sector peers

Updated 1836h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

A gross margin of -443.8% means that for every dollar of revenue, Archer Aviation incurs more than four dollars in costs directly tied to production—a deeply unprofitable figure reflecting a pre-revenue or early-stage company.

Sector Performance

0th percentile

ACHR

-443.8%

Sector Median

29.0%

Sector Avg

662.7%

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Deep Analysis

This compares poorly to the Industrials sector median of 28.9%, placing Archer at the 0th percentile among its peers, meaning all other companies in the sector have a higher gross margin. The year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter changes are not available (N/A), and no trend can be established from the single reported value. The combination of an extremely negative gross margin with no trend data indicates high investment risk: the company is not generating profitable sales, and without a trajectory, it is unclear if or when margins will improve. This metric contradicts the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as a -443.8% gross margin alone suggests a bearish fundamental outlook rather than a balanced one. For a non-expert, this signals that the company’s core business model is currently unsustainable, warranting caution alongside any positive catalysts that may justify the neutral rating.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Gross Margin tell investors about ACHR?

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 ACHR's Gross Margin compare to its sector?

ACHR's Gross Margin of -443.8% compares to a Industrials sector median of 29.0%, placing it in the 0th percentile.

Who are ACHR's closest peers by Gross Margin?

The closest Industrials peers by Gross Margin include: POOL (29.0%), AVY (28.9%), BLDR (28.3%), BE (30.0%), SAVE (31.3%).

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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.