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HWM Gross Margin Analysis

36.9%

Updated 729h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

Gross margin is the share of revenue left after subtracting the direct costs of producing goods, and at 36.9% it means HWM keeps about $0.37 of every sales dollar before other expenses.

Sector Performance

32th percentile

HWM

36.9%

Sector Median

46.6%

Sector Avg

47.6%

Prior Period

31.5%(Apr 2026)

↑ Improving

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Deep Analysis

Gross margin is the share of revenue left after subtracting the direct costs of producing goods, and at 36.9% it means HWM keeps about $0.37 of every sales dollar before other expenses.

That figure sits below the sector median of 44.3%, placing HWM in the 35th percentile among its sector peers, so roughly two-thirds of peers are more profitable at this stage. The trend is not available: the year-over-year change is N/A and the quarter-over-quarter change is N/A, with only the current 36.9% value provided. Because the level is below the sector median and there is no trend to confirm improvement or deterioration, the investment risk is moderate—there is no evidence of momentum in either direction. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict directly: the below-median margin suggests a competitive disadvantage, but the absence of trend data prevents a more bearish or bullish conclusion.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Gross Margin tell investors about HWM?

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 HWM'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.