FENEUTRAL

Gross Margin

62.2%

Updated 77h ago

Sector Performance

77th percentile

62.2%

Sector Median

44.7%

Sector Avg

45.2%

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Deep Analysis

Gross margin measures the percentage of revenue a company retains after paying for the direct costs of producing its goods or services (e.g., fuel and maintenance for a utility like FE).

At 62.2%, FE’s gross margin sits well above the sector median of 44.4%, ranking in the 77th percentile among its peers—indicating a stronger pricing power or lower production costs relative to competitors. However, trend data is not available: the year-over-year change is N/A, the quarter-over-quarter change is N/A, and the last eight quarters show only a single data point, so no trajectory can be assessed. The combination of a high absolute margin with no trend information means there is no evidence of improvement or deterioration, making the level a positive but static signal. This static strength neither confirms nor contradicts the overall NEUTRAL verdict—it provides a supportive base for the stock’s current valuation but lacks the directional insight needed to tilt the rating toward bullish or bearish.

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: 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.