GWW Gross Margin Analysis
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Key Takeaway
Gross margin is the share of revenue left after deducting the direct costs of producing goods; at 39.5%, GWW keeps $0.395 of every sales dollar.
Sector Performance
37th percentileGWW
39.5%
Sector Median
47.4%
Sector Avg
48.1%
Prior Period
40.0%(Jul 2026)
Deep Analysis
Gross margin is the share of revenue left after deducting the direct costs of producing goods; at 39.5%, GWW keeps $0.395 of every sales dollar.
That sits below its sector median of 44.6%, placing the company at the 43rd percentile among peers. The metric is N/A for year-over-year change and the eight-quarter trend, while quarter-over-quarter it fell 1.2% from 40.0% to 39.5%. A below-median margin combined with a recent quarterly decline points to moderate margin pressure, yet not enough to signal a break from the sector norm. This level and trend are consistent with a NEUTRAL verdict, showing neither a clear competitive edge nor an urgent deterioration. The metric does not contradict the overall NEUTRAL stance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Gross Margin tell investors about GWW?
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.
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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.
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39.5%
Sector Median
47.4%
Sector Avg
48.1%
How GWW's Gross Margin compares to sector peers.
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