DVANEUTRAL

Gross Margin

31.4%

Updated 658h ago

Sector Performance

26th percentile

DVA

31.4%

Sector Median

44.7%

Sector Avg

45.2%

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Deep Analysis

DVA’s gross margin of 31.4% means that for every dollar of revenue, the company keeps about 31.4 cents after paying the direct costs of providing its services, leaving the rest to cover other expenses.

This figure sits well below the sector median of 43.9%, placing DVA in the 27th percentile among its peers, which indicates it is less profitable on a direct-cost basis than most competitors. Because year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter changes are not available, and only a single historical value is reported, there is no trend to assess. The combination of a below-median gross margin with no trend data suggests that while the current level is a risk factor indicating weaker cost control or pricing power, there is no evidence of deterioration or improvement to guide expectations. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict: the low margin relative to peers is a negative signal, but without a trend, it does not push the stock decisively toward a buy or sell.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Gross Margin tell investors about DVA?

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 DVA's closest peers by Gross Margin?

The closest peers by Gross Margin include: WHR (12.7%), 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.