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CHWY Gross Margin Analysis

30.1%

Higher than 44% of Consumer Cyclical sector peers

Updated 82h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

Gross margin of 30.1% means CHWY keeps 30.1 cents of every dollar of revenue after paying direct costs to deliver its products.

Sector Performance

44th percentile

CHWY

30.1%

Sector Median

34.2%

Sector Avg

27.7%

Prior Period

29.4%(May 2026)

↑ Improving

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Deep Analysis

Gross margin of 30.1% means CHWY keeps 30.1 cents of every dollar of revenue after paying direct costs to deliver its products.

Compared with sector peers, that is below the Consumer Cyclical sector median of 33.7%, though the 48th percentile rank places it close to the middle of the group. The trend is N/A: the year-over-year change is N/A and the quarter-over-quarter change is N/A, so there is no reported direction over the last eight quarters. Because the margin sits near the sector midpoint and no trend data exists, the metric offers little evidence of improving or deteriorating pricing power or cost control. This makes it hard to assign added risk or opportunity from margin movement alone. The metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict: it neither clearly outperforms nor underperforms peers, and the lack of trend data leaves the assessment unchanged.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Gross Margin tell investors about CHWY?

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 CHWY's Gross Margin compare to its sector?

CHWY's Gross Margin of 30.1% compares to a Consumer Cyclical sector median of 34.2%, placing it in the 44th percentile.

Who are CHWY's closest peers by Gross Margin?

The closest Consumer Cyclical peers by Gross Margin include: QSR (33.7%), W (30.0%), JACK (29.9%), ROST (29.6%), CAVA (25.4%).

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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.