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J Gross Margin Analysis

19.9%

Updated 249h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

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

Sector Performance

13th percentile

19.9%

Sector Median

46.6%

Sector Avg

47.6%

Prior Period

21.5%(Aug 2026)

↓ Declining

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Deep Analysis

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

At 21.5%, J retains $0.215 of each sales dollar before other expenses, leaving a thinner buffer than most industry peers. That figure sits far below the sector median of 44.7%, placing J in the 15th percentile, meaning roughly 85% of comparable companies achieve higher gross margins. The trend data is not available: year-over-year change is N/A and quarter-over-quarter change is N/A, so there is no historical path to assess momentum. This combination of a low margin and no observable trend points to an elevated risk if costs rise or pricing weakens, but also leaves room for upside if management improves efficiency. The weak margin level does not align with strong performance, yet it does not contradict the NEUTRAL verdict because the lack of trend data prevents a more negative or positive stance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Gross Margin tell investors about J?

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 J'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.