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DOV Gross Margin Analysis

40.2%

Updated 201h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

Gross margin is the percentage of revenue left after paying for the direct costs of producing goods, so a 40.2% figure means DOV keeps $0.402 on every dollar of sales before other expenses.

Sector Performance

40th percentile

DOV

40.2%

Sector Median

46.6%

Sector Avg

47.6%

Prior Period

38.9%(Jul 2026)

↑ Improving

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Deep Analysis

Gross margin is the percentage of revenue left after paying for the direct costs of producing goods, so a 40.2% figure means DOV keeps $0.402 on every dollar of sales before other expenses.

That level sits below the sector median of 44.6%, placing DOV in the 44th percentile among its peers — meaning roughly half of competitors earn higher margins. Trend data is unavailable for a full year-over-year view (N/A), but quarter-over-quarter the metric rose +3.3% from 38.9% to the current 40.2%. The combination of a below-median margin with a single-quarter improvement suggests the company faces cost or pricing pressure, yet is showing near-term recovery rather than deterioration. This creates a modest opportunity if the improvement continues, but the low percentile leaves limited safety margin if input costs rise. On balance, the metric neither strongly supports nor contradicts the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as its level is slightly weak while its recent direction is positive.

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: LVS (46.9%), ORLY (51.4%), MPWR (55.2%), NEM (56.0%), REI (56.0%).

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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.