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COLM Gross Margin Analysis

58.3%

Updated 419h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

Gross margin is the share of revenue a company keeps after paying direct costs of production, so 58.3% means COLM keeps $0.58 of every sales dollar before other expenses.

Sector Performance

68th percentile

COLM

58.3%

Sector Median

46.6%

Sector Avg

47.6%

Prior Period

50.7%(Aug 2026)

↑ Improving

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Deep Analysis

Gross margin is the share of revenue a company keeps after paying direct costs of production, so 58.3% means COLM keeps $0.58 of every sales dollar before other expenses.

This is above the sector median of 45.1%, placing COLM in the 69th percentile of sector peers. Year-over-year change is not available, but quarter-over-quarter gross margin rose by 15.0% from 50.7% to 58.3%, while the 8-quarter trend direction is also not available. The high level relative to peers combined with the recent quarterly gain suggests potential pricing power or cost relief, but the lack of longer-term trend data limits confidence that the improvement will last. This supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict: the strong

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Gross Margin tell investors about COLM?

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 COLM's closest peers by Gross Margin?

The closest peers by Gross Margin include: HII (12.6%), VLO (12.3%), EXPD (12.3%), LMT (12.2%), EPD (12.1%).

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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.