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DUK Gross Margin Analysis

54.8%

Updated 81h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

Gross margin is the share of revenue left after direct production costs, and DUK's 48.8% means it keeps $0.488 of each sales dollar before other expenses.

Sector Performance

62th percentile

DUK

54.8%

Sector Median

46.6%

Sector Avg

47.6%

Prior Period

48.8%(Aug 2026)

↑ Improving

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Deep Analysis

Gross margin is the share of revenue left after direct production costs, and DUK's 48.8% means it keeps $0.488 of each sales dollar before other expenses.

That sits above the sector median of 44.9%, placing DUK in the 56th percentile among peers. The trend data are N/A: year-over-year change and quarter-over-quarter change are both unavailable, so there is no observed trajectory. Since only a single historical value of 48.8% exists, the level offers a moderate edge over peers but any momentum cannot be assessed. The lack of trend data means the investment risk from margin direction is unknown, while the above-median level provides a modest buffer. This metric supports the NEUTRAL verdict because the margin level is slightly above average but offers no trend to justify a bullish or bearish tilt.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Gross Margin tell investors about DUK?

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 DUK'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.