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FORM Gross Margin Analysis

50.7%

Updated 11h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

Gross margin is the share of revenue left after paying direct production costs, so 38.4% means FORM keeps $0.384 of every sales dollar before other expenses.

Sector Performance

56th percentile

FORM

50.7%

Sector Median

46.6%

Sector Avg

47.6%

Prior Period

38.4%(Aug 2026)

↑ Improving

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Deep Analysis

Gross margin is the share of revenue left after paying direct production costs, so 38.4% means FORM keeps $0.384 of every sales dollar before other expenses.

That is below the sector median of 44.9%, placing FORM in the 40th percentile among peers — meaning about 60% of comparable companies post higher margins. The trend is not available: year-over-year change is N/A and quarter-over-quarter change is N/A, so there is no trajectory to assess from these figures. With a level below the median and no trend data, the risk is that FORM operates with a structural cost disadvantage, but the lack of movement means no deterioration or improvement is visible. This creates a neutral risk profile: the margin is neither a clear red flag nor a source of momentum. The 38.4% gross margin neither supports nor contradicts the overall NEUTRAL verdict — it simply aligns with a balanced assessment pending additional data.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Gross Margin tell investors about FORM?

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 FORM's closest peers by Gross Margin?

The closest peers by Gross Margin include: HII (12.6%), VLO (12.3%), EXPD (12.3%), LMT (12.2%), EPD (12.1%).

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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.