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Gross Margin

14.5%

Updated 221h ago

Sector Performance

7th percentile

HAL

14.5%

Sector Median

44.7%

Sector Avg

45.2%

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Deep Analysis

Gross margin is the percentage of revenue left after subtracting the direct costs of producing goods or services; HAL's current gross margin of 14.5% means that for every dollar of revenue, only about 14.5 cents remain to cover operating expenses and profit.

This is well below the sector median of 44.4%, placing HAL in the 7th percentile among its sector peers—meaning 93% of peers have higher gross margins. The trend cannot be assessed because year-over-year change, quarter-over-quarter change, and the prior eight quarters of data are all marked as N/A, leaving no basis to evaluate direction. A very low gross margin combined with no trend history suggests that investors face the risk of persistent cost pressure, but also that any future improvement could create an opportunity—though that remains unknown. This metric contradicts a NEUTRAL verdict because the margin is drastically below the sector median, which typically signals weak pricing power or high costs; however, the overall neutral stance may reflect other offsets such as valuation or cash flow.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Gross Margin tell investors about HAL?

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 HAL'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.