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AVY Gross Margin Analysis

29.6%

Higher than 52% of Industrials sector peers

Updated 153h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

Gross margin is the share of revenue a company keeps after paying direct production costs, so Avery Dennison's 29.6% means that for every dollar of sales, roughly 29.6 cents remain to cover other expenses and profit.

Sector Performance

52th percentile

AVY

29.6%

Sector Median

28.9%

Sector Avg

846.3%

Prior Period

28.9%(Aug 2026)

↑ Improving

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Deep Analysis

This matches the industrials sector median of exactly 29.6%, placing the company at the 50th percentile among peers — neither above nor below its competitive group. The year-over-year change is not available, and the quarter-over-quarter change is +2.4%, though the trend direction for the last eight quarters is also N/A; the two most recent values show a move from 28.9% to 29.6%. Since the margin level is in line with the sector and the only visible movement is a sequential gain, there is no clear profit-pricing advantage or disadvantage to signal elevated risk or a distinct opportunity. This combination supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict directly: the gross margin provides no reason to overweight or

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Gross Margin tell investors about AVY?

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 AVY's Gross Margin compare to its sector?

AVY's Gross Margin of 29.6% compares to a Industrials sector median of 28.9%, placing it in the 52th percentile.

Who are AVY's closest peers by Gross Margin?

The closest Industrials peers by Gross Margin include: BLDR (28.1%), SAVE (31.3%), AAL (26.0%), JOBY (22.4%), RTX (20.8%).

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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.