Gross Margin
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Sector Performance
62th percentileEIX
51.6%
Sector Median
44.7%
Sector Avg
45.2%
Deep Analysis
Gross margin is the percentage of revenue a company keeps after subtracting the direct costs of producing its goods or services, so 51.6% means $0.516 of every sales dollar remains to cover other expenses and profit.
This figure sits above the sector median of 43.9%, placing EIX in the 62nd percentile among its sector peers—meaning it performs better than roughly 62% of comparable companies on this profitability measure. No year-over-year or quarter-over-quarter change data is available, and no trend direction can be assessed because only the current value (51.6%) was provided. A high gross margin relative to peers suggests a cost advantage or pricing power, but without any trend information, it is impossible to determine whether that advantage is improving or eroding. The absence of historical data introduces uncertainty around the stability of this metric, which tempers the positive signal from the level alone. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict because the strong relative position is offset by the lack of trend visibility, leaving no clear basis to upgrade or downgrade the stock.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Gross Margin tell investors about EIX?
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 EIX'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.
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51.6%
Sector Median
44.7%
Sector Avg
45.2%
How EIX's Gross Margin compares to sector peers.
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