CPTCAUTIOUS

Gross Margin

61.2%

Updated 78h ago

Sector Performance

75th percentile

CPT

61.2%

Sector Median

44.7%

Sector Avg

45.2%

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Deep Analysis

Gross margin measures the percentage of revenue a company retains after paying the direct costs of producing its goods or services, with 61.2% meaning CPT keeps roughly 61 cents of every dollar of sales before other expenses.

This figure sits well above the sector median of 44.4%, placing CPT in the 75th percentile among its peers, indicating a competitive cost advantage relative to the typical company in its industry. No trend data is available — the year-over-year change and quarter-over-quarter change are both reported as N/A, so it is not possible to assess whether this margin is improving or deteriorating. The combination of a high current margin with no trend history offers a snapshot of strong profitability at a single point, but without direction, the investment implication is neutral: the level suggests low immediate risk from cost pressures, yet the lack of trajectory provides no signal for future momentum. This metric supports the overall CAUTIOUS verdict indirectly — the solid margin alone does not justify a bullish stance when the platform has identified other concerns, but it does not contradict that caution either.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Gross Margin tell investors about CPT?

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 CPT'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.