CINEUTRAL

Gross Margin

9.4%

Updated 1853h ago

Sector Performance

2th percentile

9.4%

Sector Median

44.7%

Sector Avg

45.2%

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Deep Analysis

Gross margin measures the percentage of revenue a company retains after paying the direct costs of producing its goods or services.

The current gross margin of 9.4% is far below the sector median of 43.6%, placing CI in the 4th percentile among its peers. Over the last eight quarters, the metric has been perfectly stable, with a year-over-year change of +0.0% and a quarter-over-quarter change of +0.0%. The combination of an extremely low gross margin and a flat trend suggests limited pricing power or high input costs relative to peers, which could constrain profitability and reduce upside potential. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict because the margin’s persistent low level introduces structural risk, yet the absence of deterioration prevents a more negative assessment.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Gross Margin tell investors about CI?

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 CI's closest peers by Gross Margin?

The closest peers by Gross Margin include: EXPD (14.0%), WHR (12.7%), JBHT (12.6%), DVN (12.1%), F (11.9%).

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.