CNPNEUTRAL

Gross Margin

41.6%

Updated 8h ago

Sector Performance

46th percentile

CNP

41.6%

Sector Median

44.7%

Sector Avg

45.2%

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Deep Analysis

Gross margin is the percentage of revenue a company keeps after paying for direct costs like materials and labor—at 41.6%, CNP retains about 42 cents of every dollar in sales.

This sits below the sector median of 44.7%, placing CNP in the 46th percentile among its peers, meaning roughly half the sector has higher margins. Trend data is unavailable: year-over-year change and quarter-over-quarter change are both listed as N/A, so no directional insight can be drawn. The modestly below-median margin level, combined with no trend information, creates a neutral risk profile—there is no clear sign of improvement or deterioration from historical data. This metric neither supports nor contradicts the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as the standalone margin is unremarkable and lacks historical context to shift the assessment.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Gross Margin tell investors about CNP?

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 CNP'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.