HII Gross Margin Analysis
Updated 1371h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
Gross margin is the share of revenue left after paying direct production costs—here, HII keeps 12.6 cents per dollar of sales.
Sector Performance
4th percentileHII
12.6%
Sector Median
47.4%
Sector Avg
48.1%
Prior Period
13.2%(Jul 2026)
Deep Analysis
Gross margin is the share of revenue left after paying direct production costs—here, HII keeps 12.6 cents per dollar of sales.
That is far under the sector median of 46.4%, placing the company at the 4th percentile among peers, so most competitors retain a much larger cushion. The trend data is incomplete: year-over-year change is N/A, but quarter-over-quarter the margin fell 4.5% from 13.2% to 12.6%. A level this low, combined with a recent decline, points to weak pricing power or higher input costs, increasing downside risk for earnings. This metric contradicts the overall NEUTRAL verdict, since the margin signals fundamental pressure rather than balance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Gross Margin tell investors about HII?
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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12.6%
Sector Median
47.4%
Sector Avg
48.1%
How HII's Gross Margin compares to sector peers.
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