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F Gross Margin Analysis

6.9%

Updated 150h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

Gross margin is the percentage of revenue a company keeps after paying direct production costs, so 6.9% means only $0.069 of every sales dollar remains before other expenses.

Sector Performance

1th percentile

6.9%

Sector Median

46.6%

Sector Avg

47.6%

Prior Period

11.9%(Jul 2026)

↓ Declining

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Deep Analysis

Gross margin is the percentage of revenue a company keeps after paying direct production costs, so 6.9% means only $0.069 of every sales dollar remains before other expenses.

This is far below the sector median of 45.4%, placing the company in the 1th percentile among peers—among the lowest in its industry. The trend direction over the last 8 quarters is N/A, and the year-over-year change is N/A, but the most recent quarter-over-quarter change is -42.0%, with historical values falling from 11.9% to 6.9%. The combination of an already bottom-tier margin and a sharp 42.0% quarterly decline signals elevated cost pressure or pricing weakness, which raises investment risk rather than offering a clear opportunity. This metric contradicts the overall NEUTRAL verdict because such a low and rapidly falling gross margin suggests deteriorating fundamentals that a neutral stance does not fully capture.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Gross Margin tell investors about F?

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 F'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.