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ETN Gross Margin Analysis

35.6%

Updated 441h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

ETN's gross margin of 35.6% means that for every dollar of revenue, the company keeps about 35.6 cents after directly paying for the cost of producing its goods or services.

Sector Performance

29th percentile

ETN

35.6%

Sector Median

46.6%

Sector Avg

47.6%

Prior Period

36.8%(Apr 2026)

↓ Declining

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Deep Analysis

ETN's gross margin of 35.6% means that for every dollar of revenue, the company keeps about 35.6 cents after directly paying for the cost of producing its goods or services.

This sits well below the sector median of 46.4%, placing the company in the 30th percentile among its peers, indicating a lower cost efficiency than most. The trend data is not available: both the year-over-year change and quarter-over-quarter change are N/A, so there is no evidence of improvement or deterioration. Because the margin is low relative to peers and no trend exists to suggest a trajectory, the uncertainty adds to the investment risk. This metric supports the overall CAUTIOUS verdict, as the combination of a below-median gross margin and missing trend data offers no confidence in competitive positioning.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Gross Margin tell investors about ETN?

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 ETN's closest peers by Gross Margin?

The closest peers by Gross Margin include: LVS (46.9%), ORLY (51.4%), MPWR (55.2%), NEM (56.0%), REI (56.0%).

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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.