AEENEUTRAL

Gross Margin

100.0%

Higher than 100% of Utilities sector peers

Updated 1733h ago

Sector Performance

100th percentile

AEE

100.0%

Sector Median

43.3%

Sector Avg

46.7%

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Deep Analysis

Ameren’s gross margin of 100.0% means that all of its revenue remains after subtracting the direct costs of delivering electricity and natural gas, leaving nothing spent on those basic production inputs.

That figure sits far above the sector median of 59.5% for utilities, placing the company at the 100th percentile among its peers. Because the year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter changes are both listed as N/A, no trend can be assessed from these data alone. A gross margin at the maximum possible level, combined with an absence of trend information, suggests the metric is not driving current investment risk or opportunity—it is an static extreme that may warrant deeper investigation into sustainability. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as the extraordinary margin does not indicate clear upside or downside without understanding whether it is durable or a one-time artifact.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Gross Margin tell investors about AEE?

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 AEE's Gross Margin compare to its sector?

AEE's Gross Margin of 100.0% compares to a Utilities sector median of 43.3%, placing it in the 100th percentile.

Who are AEE's closest peers by Gross Margin?

The closest Utilities peers by Gross Margin include: PPL (43.9%), LNT (42.6%), ATO (46.0%), PCG (39.8%), PNW (37.9%).

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.