CTRANEUTRAL

Gross Margin

37.4%

Updated 488h ago

Sector Performance

38th percentile

CTRA

37.4%

Sector Median

44.7%

Sector Avg

45.2%

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Deep Analysis

Gross margin is the percentage of revenue left after deducting the cost of goods sold; CTRA’s 37.4% means 37.4 cents of every sales dollar remain as gross profit.

This sits below the sector median of 43.0%, placing CTRA in the 40th percentile among its peers—meaning roughly 60% of competitors have a higher gross margin. The eight-quarter trend is decreasing, with no year-over-year figure available, though the quarter-over-quarter change is a slight +0.5% from the previous period. The combination of a level below the sector median and a long-term declining trend suggests ongoing margin compression, but the small QoQ uptick—following a steep drop from 76.6% to 31.1% in prior quarters—could indicate stabilization. This dynamic introduces both downside risk if margins continue to erode and a potential opportunity if the improvement continues. The mixed signals support the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as the metric is neither strongly positive nor clearly negative.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Gross Margin tell investors about CTRA?

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 CTRA'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.