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GLW Gross Margin Analysis

36.1%

Updated 6h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

Gross margin is the percentage of revenue left after paying direct production costs, so 36.1% means GLW keeps $0.361 per dollar of sales before other expenses.

Sector Performance

30th percentile

GLW

36.1%

Sector Median

46.6%

Sector Avg

47.6%

Prior Period

36.9%(Jul 2026)

↓ Declining

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Deep Analysis

Gross margin is the percentage of revenue left after paying direct production costs, so 36.1% means GLW keeps $0.361 per dollar of sales before other expenses.

This is below the sector median of 46.4%, placing the company at the 32nd percentile among peers. The year-over-year change is not available, but quarter-over-quarter the metric declined 2.2%, moving from 36.9% to 36.1%. Because the level is below average and the most recent quarter shows a decline, the combination points to cost pressure or weaker pricing power relative to its sector. That situation adds downside risk to the stock, though it does not by itself signal a major problem. Overall, this metric contradicts a bullish view and supports the NEUTRAL verdict, as it neither confirms strength nor confirms a sharp deterioration.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Gross Margin tell investors about GLW?

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 GLW'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.