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IEX Gross Margin Analysis

46.4%

Updated 129h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

Gross margin is the percentage of revenue a company keeps after paying the direct costs of producing its goods or services.

Sector Performance

49th percentile

IEX

46.4%

Sector Median

46.6%

Sector Avg

47.6%

Prior Period

44.9%(Jul 2026)

↑ Improving

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Deep Analysis

Gross margin is the percentage of revenue a company keeps after paying the direct costs of producing its goods or services.

IEX’s current gross margin of 46.4% means that for every dollar of sales, roughly 46 cents remain to cover other expenses and profit. This sits above the sector median of 44.2%, placing IEX at the 53rd percentile among its peers—a middle-of-the-pack position with a slight edge over the typical company. While the year-over-year change is not available, the most recent quarter shows a +3.3% improvement, and the two most recent reported values are 46.4% versus 44.9% earlier. Because the level is near the sector norm and the trend is upward, the risk of margin deterioration is limited, but the gain is not large enough to signal a clear competitive advantage. This combination supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as the margin performance is neither a major strength nor a weakness requiring a different stance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Gross Margin tell investors about IEX?

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 IEX'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.