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Gross Margin

37.3%

Updated 248h ago

Sector Performance

37th percentile

GPC

37.3%

Sector Median

44.7%

Sector Avg

45.2%

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Deep Analysis

Gross margin, the percentage of revenue left after deducting the cost of goods sold, currently stands at 37.3% for GPC.

This is below the sector median of 44.4%, placing the company in the 38th percentile among its peers, meaning it trails a majority of competitors in cost efficiency. Trend data is not available: the year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter changes are both listed as N/A, and only one historical value (37.3%) is provided. Because neither level nor trend can be assessed against any prior period, the metric offers no clear directional signal of improvement or deterioration. This absence of trend, combined with a below-median margin, indicates a neutral risk-opportunity profile — the company is not outperforming on profitability, but no negative trajectory is evident. The metric neither supports nor contradicts the overall NEUTRAL verdict; it aligns with a hold stance that reflects average performance lacking either a strong advantage or a clear warning.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Gross Margin tell investors about GPC?

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 GPC's closest peers by Gross Margin?

The closest peers by Gross Margin include: WHR (12.7%), 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.