CVENEUTRAL

CVE Gross Margin Analysis

30.9%

Updated 203h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

Gross margin is the share of each sales dollar left after paying direct production costs, so 30.9% means 30.9 cents remain for every dollar of revenue.

Sector Performance

23th percentile

CVE

30.9%

Sector Median

46.6%

Sector Avg

47.6%

Prior Period

31.8%(Jul 2026)

↓ Declining

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Deep Analysis

Gross margin is the share of each sales dollar left after paying direct production costs, so 30.9% means 30.9 cents remain for every dollar of revenue.

Compared to sector peers, this is below the sector median of 46.4%, placing CVE in the 23rd percentile, meaning most peer companies keep a larger slice. The trend direction is N/A: both year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter changes are N/A, and no historical values beyond 30.9% are available. With a margin far below the median and no trend data to show whether this is improving or worsening, the investment risk is elevated on cost efficiency, but the lack of negative momentum tempers that concern. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict because the low margin is a clear weakness, yet the absence of any trend signal prevents it from pushing the stock to a bearish or bullish stance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Gross Margin tell investors about CVE?

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 CVE'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.