EL Gross Margin Analysis
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Key Takeaway
Gross margin measures the percentage of revenue retained after deducting the cost of goods sold; a 76.4% gross margin means that for every dollar of sales, EL keeps $0.764 after covering production expenses.
Sector Performance
91th percentileEL
76.4%
Sector Median
44.6%
Sector Avg
45.5%
Prior Period
71.0%(May 2026)
Deep Analysis
Gross margin measures the percentage of revenue retained after deducting the cost of goods sold; a 76.4% gross margin means that for every dollar of sales, EL keeps $0.764 after covering production expenses.
This level far exceeds the sector median of 44.7% and places EL in the 91st percentile among its peers, indicating substantially higher pricing power or lower input costs relative to competitors. The trend for this metric is not available, with no year-over-year or quarter-over-quarter changes reported, and no historical values beyond the current figure. Because the level is extremely high but the trend data is absent, investors cannot evaluate whether this advantage is improving, stable, or eroding, which introduces uncertainty rather than a clear opportunity or risk. The absence of trend information means this metric neither supports nor contradicts the overall CAUTIOUS verdict — it is a positive level, but the lack of direction prevents it from offsetting the caution indicated by other factors.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Gross Margin tell investors about EL?
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 EL's closest peers by Gross Margin?
The closest peers by Gross Margin include: MSCI (82.7%), SYF (82.7%), EA (82.8%), THC (83.4%), INTU (83.9%).
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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.
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76.4%
Sector Median
44.6%
Sector Avg
45.5%
How EL's Gross Margin compares to sector peers.
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