CHDNEUTRAL

Gross Margin

46.4%

Updated 368h ago

Sector Performance

52th percentile

CHD

46.4%

Sector Median

44.7%

Sector Avg

45.2%

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Deep Analysis

Gross Margin, the percentage of revenue a company keeps after deducting the cost of producing its goods, sits at 46.4% for CHD.

This is above the sector median of 43.9%, placing CHD in the 53rd percentile among its sector peers—meaning it earns a slightly higher margin than roughly half of comparable companies. Trend data is not available: the year-over-year change, quarter-over-quarter change, and direction over the last eight quarters are all listed as N/A, with only the single current value of 46.4% provided. Without a trend, the assessment relies solely on the current level; a margin above the sector median suggests a modest cost advantage, but the lack of historical context prevents judging whether that position is strengthening or weakening. This combination implies a low-risk baseline for profitability but offers no clear signal of improving or deteriorating performance. The NEUTRAL verdict is supported: the gross margin is better than average yet not decisively superior, and the absence of trend data leaves the quality of this edge unconfirmed.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Gross Margin tell investors about CHD?

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 CHD's closest peers by Gross Margin?

The closest peers by Gross Margin include: WHR (12.7%), JBHT (12.6%), DVN (12.1%), F (11.9%), GM (11.5%).

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.