CMC Gross Margin Analysis
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Key Takeaway
Gross margin is the share of revenue left after paying direct production costs, and CMC's latest value is 18.3%.
Sector Performance
10th percentileCMC
18.3%
Sector Median
47.4%
Sector Avg
48.1%
Prior Period
18.2%(Jun 2026)
Deep Analysis
Gross margin is the share of revenue left after paying direct production costs, and CMC's latest value is 18.3%.
That sits well below the sector median of 46.4%, placing the company in the 11th percentile among peers. The year-over-year change is N/A, the quarter-over-quarter change is N/A, and there is no trend direction for the last eight quarters, so no movement can be confirmed. A margin far below the midpoint, combined with no trend data, leaves uncertainty about whether the gap is widening or improving. That uncertainty adds risk for investors seeking evidence of stable profitability, but it does not alone signal a fatal flaw. This metric contradicts a bullish case yet aligns with the overall NEUTRAL verdict, which already accounts for the lack of clear momentum.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Gross Margin tell investors about CMC?
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.
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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.
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18.3%
Sector Median
47.4%
Sector Avg
48.1%
How CMC's Gross Margin compares to sector peers.
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