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DTE Gross Margin Analysis

20.3%

Updated 321h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

Gross margin is the percentage of revenue a company keeps after paying direct production costs, so 20.3% means DTE retains about $0.20 of every sales dollar before other expenses.

Sector Performance

13th percentile

DTE

20.3%

Sector Median

46.6%

Sector Avg

47.6%

Prior Period

34.6%(May 2026)

↓ Declining

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Deep Analysis

Gross margin is the percentage of revenue a company keeps after paying direct production costs, so 20.3% means DTE retains about $0.20 of every sales dollar before other expenses.

That figure sits well below the sector median of 46.4%, placing DTE at the 14th percentile among peers—meaning 86% of comparable firms report higher gross margins. The year-over-year change is N/A, the quarter-over-quarter change is N/A, and the trend direction over the last eight quarters is also N/A, so no directional pattern can be established from this data. The combination of a low margin level with no available trend signals elevated risk: DTE operates with far less cost cushion than its sector, and investors cannot point to improving or deteriorating momentum. This metric directly supports the overall CAUTIOUS verdict, as a 20.3% gross margin and 14th percentile ranking suggest structurally weaker profitability potential relative to the peer group.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Gross Margin tell investors about DTE?

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 DTE'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.