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FAST Gross Margin Analysis

44.6%

Updated 180h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

Fast's gross margin of 44.6% means that after subtracting the direct costs of making its products, the company keeps 44.6 cents of every dollar of revenue as gross profit.

Sector Performance

50th percentile

FAST

44.6%

Sector Median

44.6%

Sector Avg

45.5%

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Deep Analysis

Fast's gross margin of 44.6% means that after subtracting the direct costs of making its products, the company keeps 44.6 cents of every dollar of revenue as gross profit.

This figure matches the sector median of 44.6% exactly, placing the company at the 50th percentile among its peers—right in the middle. No trend data is available: the year-over-year change is not provided, and the quarter-over-quarter change is also not provided, so there is no information on whether the margin is improving or deteriorating. The combination of an average level and no trend offers neither a clear risk nor a clear opportunity from this metric alone. This neutral position does not contradict the overall CAUTIOUS verdict, but it also does not provide a reason to be less cautious.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Gross Margin tell investors about FAST?

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 FAST's closest peers by Gross Margin?

The closest peers by Gross Margin include: MSCI (82.7%), SYF (82.7%), EA (82.8%), THC (83.4%), INTU (83.9%).

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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.