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Gross Margin

38.9%

Updated 126h ago

Sector Performance

42th percentile

DOV

38.9%

Sector Median

44.7%

Sector Avg

45.2%

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Deep Analysis

Gross margin is the percentage of revenue a company keeps after paying for the direct costs of producing its goods.

DOV’s current gross margin of 38.9% sits below the sector median of 44.2%, placing it at the 42nd percentile among sector peers. No year-over-year or quarter-over-quarter change is available, and there is no trend data for the last eight quarters. Because the metric is below the peer median but lacks any directional movement, the level alone suggests DOV earns less per dollar of revenue than typical competitors, yet without a trend there is no clear sign of pressure or improvement. This neutral mix of below-median level with no trend does not contradict the overall NEUTRAL verdict — it simply shows a static position that neither strengthens nor weakens the case for the stock.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Gross Margin tell investors about DOV?

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 DOV'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.