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Gross Margin

19.8%

Updated 152h ago

Sector Performance

13th percentile

EMN

19.8%

Sector Median

44.7%

Sector Avg

45.2%

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Deep Analysis

A gross margin of 19.8% means that for every dollar of revenue, EMN keeps roughly $0.20 after paying the direct costs to produce its goods, with the rest absorbed by those costs.

This is well below the sector median of 44.4%, placing EMN in the 13th percentile among its peers — indicating its cost structure or pricing power is substantially weaker than most competitors. Trend data is not available: the year-over-year change and quarter-over-quarter change are both listed as N/A, and only a single historical value of 19.8% is provided, so no direction can be assessed. The combination of a low gross margin and the absence of any trend leaves investors with limited insight into whether the margin is stable or deteriorating, but the level alone signals a higher risk from cost pressures or competitive disadvantage. This metric contradicts a bullish outlook and is consistent with the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as the weak margin raises caution but the lack of historical context prevents a definitive negative call.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Gross Margin tell investors about EMN?

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 EMN'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.