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HST Gross Margin Analysis

54.0%

Updated 273h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

Gross margin is the percentage of revenue a company keeps after paying direct production costs; HST's current 54.0% means it retains $0.54 of every sales dollar.

Sector Performance

60th percentile

HST

54.0%

Sector Median

46.6%

Sector Avg

47.6%

Prior Period

54.9%(Aug 2026)

↓ Declining

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Deep Analysis

Gross margin is the percentage of revenue a company keeps after paying direct production costs; HST's current 54.0% means it retains $0.54 of every sales dollar.

That sits above the sector median of 46.4%, placing HST at the 61st percentile among peers. The year-over-year change is N/A, but quarter-over-quarter the margin fell 1.6 percentage points from 54.9% to 54.0%. A level above the peer median is favorable, yet the recent quarterly decline introduces some caution about margin pressure. This metric does not clearly push the stock up or down, consistent with the overall NEUTRAL verdict.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Gross Margin tell investors about HST?

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 HST'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.