CPRICAUTIOUS

CPRI Gross Margin Analysis

65.0%

Updated 155h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

Gross margin is the share of revenue left after paying direct production costs, so 65.0% means CPRI keeps $0.65 for every $1 of sales before other expenses.

Sector Performance

77th percentile

CPRI

65.0%

Sector Median

46.6%

Sector Avg

47.6%

Prior Period

64.8%(Jul 2026)

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Deep Analysis

Gross margin is the share of revenue left after paying direct production costs, so 65.0% means CPRI keeps $0.65 for every $1 of sales before other expenses.

That level is well above the sector median of 46.4%, placing CPRI in the 78th percentile among peers, which indicates a stronger cost or pricing structure than most. The trend data is incomplete: year-over-year change is N/A, but quarter-over-quarter change is +0.3%, and the two most recent values are 65.0% and 64.8%, showing a slight sequential uptick. The combination of a high margin with only a small quarterly gain suggests CPRI’s profitability advantage is stable rather than expanding; the N/A YoY figure leaves any longer-term trajectory unverified. For an investor, this high margin reduces downside risk from input cost pressure, but a flat-to-steady trend offers limited upside catalyst. This metric supports the CAUTIOUS verdict because a healthy margin is already priced into the stock and does not signal improving momentum.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Gross Margin tell investors about CPRI?

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 CPRI'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.