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Gross Margin

36.9%

Updated 342h ago

Sector Performance

35th percentile

GLW

36.9%

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 covering the direct costs of producing its goods — here, 36.9% means GLW keeps about $0.37 of every dollar of sales after paying for materials and manufacturing.

That figure sits well below the sector median of 43.9%, placing GLW in the 36th percentile among its peers, indicating it is less profitable on a per-sale basis than most competitors. No year-over-year or quarter-over-quarter changes are available (both N/A), and the trend direction over the last eight quarters is also N/A, so there is no data to assess whether margins are improving or deteriorating. The combination of a below-median gross margin and a complete lack of trend information creates uncertainty: investors cannot determine if this level is stable or eroding, which introduces ambiguity rather than a clear risk or opportunity. This metric does not directly support the overall NEUTRAL verdict, but it does not contradict it either — the missing trend data prevents any strong conclusion, leaving the neutral stance as the most appropriate default.

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: 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.