HSYNEUTRAL

Gross Margin

39.4%

Updated 152h ago

Sector Performance

42th percentile

HSY

39.4%

Sector Median

44.7%

Sector Avg

45.2%

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Deep Analysis

HSY's gross margin of 39.4% means that for every dollar of revenue, 60.6 cents goes to the cost of producing its products, leaving 39.4 cents as a profit before other expenses.

This figure sits below the sector median of 43.9%, placing HSY in the 43rd percentile among its peer group. No year-over-year or quarter-over-quarter change is available, and the last eight quarters show no trend data — only a single point of 39.4%. Because the margin is below the sector midpoint but not extremely low, and with no trend to indicate improvement or deterioration, the investment risk is moderate but lacks directional insight. This metric neither strongly supports nor contradicts the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as the below-average level is offset by the absence of any negative trend.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Gross Margin tell investors about HSY?

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 HSY's closest peers by Gross Margin?

The closest peers by Gross Margin include: WHR (12.7%), 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.