CTVANEUTRAL

Gross Margin

51.6%

Updated 394h ago

Sector Performance

62th percentile

CTVA

51.6%

Sector Median

44.7%

Sector Avg

45.2%

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Deep Analysis

Gross margin measures the percentage of revenue a company keeps after paying the direct costs to produce its goods, with the current 51.6% meaning CTVA retains over half of each sales dollar as gross profit.

This figure sits above the sector median of 43.9%, placing CTVA in the 61st percentile among its peers. Over the last eight quarters the trend has been increasing, with a year-over-year change not available but a quarter-over-quarter gain of +6.4% from the prior quarter’s 48.5%. The combination of a margin well above the sector median and a rising trend suggests improving pricing power or cost efficiency, reducing near-term operational risk but still requiring confirmation that the climb from 30.5% two quarters ago is sustainable. This positive margin profile aligns with the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as it supports the company’s profitability fundamentals without overriding other neutral factors that kept the rating unchanged.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Gross Margin tell investors about CTVA?

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 CTVA'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.