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FE Gross Margin Analysis

64.3%

Updated 33h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

Gross margin is the percentage of revenue a company keeps after paying for the direct costs of producing its goods or services, and FE currently retains 64.3% of every sales dollar.

Sector Performance

76th percentile

64.3%

Sector Median

46.6%

Sector Avg

47.6%

Prior Period

62.2%(Jul 2026)

↑ Improving

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Deep Analysis

Gross margin is the percentage of revenue a company keeps after paying for the direct costs of producing its goods or services, and FE currently retains 64.3% of every sales dollar.

That figure sits above the sector median of 45.6%, placing FE in the 78th percentile among its peers, meaning it earns higher margins than most comparable companies. The trend is limited: the year-over-year change is N/A, but quarter-over-quarter the metric rose by 3.4%, from 62.2% to 64.3%, and the eight-quarter trend direction is also N/A. The combination of a high level with only a single quarter of improvement suggests an immediate cost or pricing advantage, but the lack of historical data makes the durability of that edge uncertain. For investment risk, this high margin lowers immediate downside risk from cost pressure, yet the absence of a longer trend leaves room for doubt. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as the strong margin is a positive but not enough to override the limited track record.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Gross Margin tell investors about FE?

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 FE'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.