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EPD Gross Margin Analysis

12.1%

Updated 179h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

Gross margin measures the percentage of revenue a company keeps after paying direct costs of delivering its product or service.

Sector Performance

3th percentile

EPD

12.1%

Sector Median

46.6%

Sector Avg

47.6%

Prior Period

13.1%(Aug 2026)

↓ Declining

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Deep Analysis

Gross margin measures the percentage of revenue a company keeps after paying direct costs of delivering its product or service.

EPD’s current gross margin of 12.1% is far below the sector median of 46.4%, placing it in the 4th percentile among sector peers. The year-over-year change is not available, and the quarter-over-quarter change is -7.6%, with reported values moving from 13.1% to 12.1% most recently. The trend direction for the last 8 quarters is also not available, so the recent decline is the only clear signal. A low margin combined with a quarterly drop points to higher investment risk, as EPD retains little revenue after direct costs and that retention is slipping. This metric contradicts a neutral overall verdict to some degree, because the margin level and recent direction both lean negative rather than balanced. However, since the verdict is neutral, this single weak metric does not override other factors.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Gross Margin tell investors about EPD?

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 EPD's closest peers by Gross Margin?

The closest peers by Gross Margin include: HII (12.6%), WHR (12.6%), VLO (12.3%), EXPD (12.3%), LMT (12.2%).

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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.