CLXCAUTIOUS

Gross Margin

43.2%

Updated 80h ago

Sector Performance

48th percentile

CLX

43.2%

Sector Median

44.7%

Sector Avg

45.2%

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Deep Analysis

Gross margin, the percentage of revenue a company keeps after paying for the direct costs of producing its products, is currently 43.2%.

This sits just below the sector median of 44.4%, placing CLX in the 48th percentile among its peers—essentially middle of the pack. No year-over-year or quarter-over-quarter changes are available, and no trend can be assessed from the single data point provided. The combination of a gross margin that is slightly below the median with an absence of directional movement offers no clear signal; the lack of trend data leaves investors unable to gauge whether the margin is improving or deteriorating. This metric neither supports nor contradicts the overall CAUTIOUS verdict, as the static, average-level gross margin does not introduce additional concern or assurance on its own.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Gross Margin tell investors about CLX?

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 CLX'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.