IRNEUTRAL

Gross Margin

42.9%

Updated 128h ago

Sector Performance

48th percentile

42.9%

Sector Median

44.7%

Sector Avg

45.2%

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Deep Analysis

Gross margin measures the percentage of revenue a company retains after paying direct production costs, with 42.9% meaning it keeps about 43 cents of every dollar earned before other expenses.

This value sits just below the sector median of 44.2%, placing the company at the 48th percentile among its peers—essentially in the middle of the pack. No year-over-year or quarter-over-quarter change data is available, nor is a trend direction for the last eight quarters, so there is no information on whether margins have been improving or deteriorating. The combination of an average-level margin with no trend data offers neither a clear risk signal nor a clear opportunity, leaving the investment case dependent on other metrics. This neutral positioning aligns with the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as the metric neither strengthens nor weakens the case for buying or selling the stock.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Gross Margin tell investors about IR?

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 IR'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.