CMSNEUTRAL

Gross Margin

39.4%

Updated 269h ago

Sector Performance

42th percentile

CMS

39.4%

Sector Median

44.7%

Sector Avg

45.2%

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Deep Analysis

Gross margin, the percentage of revenue retained after deducting the cost of goods sold, currently sits at 39.4% for CMS.

This is below the sector median of 43.9%, placing the company in the 43rd percentile among its peers. No year-over-year or quarter-over-quarter changes are available, and the trend over the last eight quarters is not provided, meaning no directional insight can be drawn from recent data. The combination of a below-median margin with an unknown trend introduces uncertainty: the absolute level is weaker than half of the sector, but without movement data, it is unclear whether the gap is widening or narrowing. This ambiguity neither signals a clear risk nor an opportunity, aligning with the overall NEUTRAL verdict. The metric supports the neutral stance, as the below-median level alone does not justify a bullish or bearish conclusion without trend context.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Gross Margin tell investors about CMS?

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 CMS's closest peers by Gross Margin?

The closest peers by Gross Margin include: EXPD (14.0%), 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.