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HAL Gross Margin Analysis

14.1%

Updated 57h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

Gross margin is the percentage of revenue left after paying direct production costs, so HAL keeps $0.141 of every sales dollar before other expenses.

Sector Performance

5th percentile

HAL

14.1%

Sector Median

46.6%

Sector Avg

47.6%

Prior Period

14.5%(Jul 2026)

↓ Declining

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Deep Analysis

Gross margin is the percentage of revenue left after paying direct production costs, so HAL keeps $0.141 of every sales dollar before other expenses.

That 14.1% is well below the sector median of 46.4%, placing the company at the 6th percentile among peers—meaning nearly all comparable firms report higher margins. The trend data are limited: year-over-year change is not available, but quarter-over-quarter the metric fell 2.8%, from 14.5% to 14.1% in the most recent two periods. A margin far below the sector midpoint combined with a recent sequential decline signals persistent cost or pricing pressure, raising near-term earnings risk rather than offering upside opportunity. This weak level and negative movement contradict the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as they tilt the risk balance toward underperformance despite the stock’s otherwise stable outlook.

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: 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.