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CHRW Gross Margin Analysis

7.7%

Higher than 13% of Industrials sector peers

Updated 129h 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 or services — here, 7.7% means that for every dollar of sales, CHRW keeps about 8 cents after covering production costs.

Sector Performance

13th percentile

CHRW

7.7%

Sector Median

28.9%

Sector Avg

846.3%

Prior Period

8.0%(Apr 2026)

↓ Declining

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Deep Analysis

That figure sits far below the Industrials sector median of 29.0%, placing CHRW in the 10th percentile among its sector peers, meaning 90% of peers have higher gross margins. The year-over-year change, quarter-over-quarter change, and trend over the last eight quarters are all listed as N/A, so no directional movement can be assessed from the available data. The combination of a very low margin and the absence of trend information creates uncertainty: the current level suggests weak pricing power or high input costs, and without a trend you cannot tell if the situation is improving or worsening. This metric directly supports the overall CAUTIOUS verdict, because a gross margin at the bottom of the sector is a risk factor that justifies a careful approach to the stock.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Gross Margin tell investors about CHRW?

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 CHRW's Gross Margin compare to its sector?

CHRW's Gross Margin of 7.7% compares to a Industrials sector median of 28.9%, placing it in the 13th percentile.

Who are CHRW's closest peers by Gross Margin?

The closest Industrials peers by Gross Margin include: AVY (29.6%), BLDR (28.1%), SAVE (31.3%), AAL (26.0%), JOBY (22.4%).

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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.