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Gross Margin

78.0%

Updated 102h ago

Sector Performance

92th percentile

78.0%

Sector Median

44.7%

Sector Avg

45.2%

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Deep Analysis

Gross margin measures the percentage of revenue a company keeps after paying the direct costs of producing its goods or services — EW’s 78.0% means it retains $0.78 of every dollar in sales after covering those costs.

Against its sector, this margin far exceeds the median of 44.2%, placing EW in the 92nd percentile among peers, indicating a strong cost structure relative to competitors. The trend data is not available: both year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter changes are marked as N/A, and only a single historical value of 78.0% is provided, so no direction can be assessed. The combination of a very high current margin with no trend information limits the ability to judge whether the level is stable or deteriorating, creating an opportunity if it persists but a risk if future data show compression. This metric supports the NEUTRAL verdict because while the high margin is a positive signal, the absence of trend history makes it insufficient to shift the overall assessment toward bullish or bearish.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Gross Margin tell investors about EW?

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 EW'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.