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GPC Gross Margin Analysis

37.8%

Updated 681h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

Gross margin is the share of revenue left after paying the direct costs of production, so a 37.8% margin means $37.80 of every $100 in sales remains to cover operating expenses and profit.

Sector Performance

35th percentile

GPC

37.8%

Sector Median

46.6%

Sector Avg

47.6%

Prior Period

37.3%(Jul 2026)

↑ Improving

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Deep Analysis

Gross margin is the share of revenue left after paying the direct costs of production, so a 37.8% margin means $37.80 of every $100 in sales remains to cover operating expenses and profit.

This sits below the sector median of 44.7%, placing GPC in the 39th percentile among its peers, meaning most competitors retain a larger slice of revenue from each sale. The year-over-year change is not available, but the quarter-over-quarter change is +1.3%, with the most recent two values at 37.8% and 37.3%. Because the margin is below the sector norm yet showing a recent uptick, the level signals a structural disadvantage while the trend offers a small improvement in that position. For an investor, this combination implies modest pressure on profitability relative to peers, but the sequential gain suggests the gap is not widening at present. Overall, this metric supports the NEUTRAL verdict: it is neither a strong bullish driver nor a clear warning sign, aligning with a balanced outlook.

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: 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.