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CPRT Gross Margin Analysis

46.3%

Updated 153h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

Gross margin measures the percentage of revenue a company keeps after paying the direct costs of producing its goods, so CPRT's 46.3% means it retains $0.463 for every $1 of sales before other expenses.

Sector Performance

48th percentile

CPRT

46.3%

Sector Median

46.6%

Sector Avg

47.6%

Prior Period

43.9%(Apr 2026)

↑ Improving

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Deep Analysis

This sits essentially even with the sector median of 46.4%, placing CPRT at the 49th percentile among peers—right in the middle of the pack. The trend data is not available: the year-over-year change is N/A, the quarter-over-quarter change is N/A, and no historical values beyond the current 46.3% are reported. With only a single data point, there is no trajectory to judge whether margins are improving or deteriorating, so the level offers no momentum-based signal for investors. That lack of trend information adds uncertainty, but the near-median margin indicates CPRT is not an outlier on cost efficiency or pricing power. This metric neither strengthens nor weakens the case for CPRT, and it does not contradict the overall NEUTRAL verdict.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Gross Margin tell investors about CPRT?

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 CPRT's closest peers by Gross Margin?

The closest peers by Gross Margin include: LVS (46.9%), ORLY (51.4%), MPWR (55.2%), NEM (56.0%), REI (56.0%).

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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.