JACKCAUTIOUS

JACK Gross Margin Analysis

29.9%

Higher than 40% of Consumer Cyclical sector peers

Updated 33h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

At 29.9%, gross margin is the share of revenue left after covering the direct costs of making or serving a product, before other expenses like marketing and overhead.

Sector Performance

40th percentile

JACK

29.9%

Sector Median

34.2%

Sector Avg

27.7%

Prior Period

25.6%(May 2026)

↑ Improving

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Deep Analysis

At 29.9%, gross margin is the share of revenue left after covering the direct costs of making or serving a product, before other expenses like marketing and overhead.

This is below the sector median of 33.8% for Consumer Cyclical companies, placing JACK at the 43rd percentile among peers, meaning slightly under half of similar firms have a lower margin. There is no trend to assess: the year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter changes are both N/A, and historical data shows only the current 29.9% figure. Because the trend is unknown, the only available signal is level: a margin below the peer median suggests less pricing power or higher input costs than typical rivals. Without a clear direction of change, investors cannot tell if this disadvantage is narrowing or widening, which adds uncertainty to the stock's outlook. This metric does not conflict with the overall CAUTIOUS verdict — in fact, it supports caution, since the margin sits below the sector norm and there is no evidence of improvement.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Gross Margin tell investors about JACK?

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.

How does JACK's Gross Margin compare to its sector?

JACK's Gross Margin of 29.9% compares to a Consumer Cyclical sector median of 34.2%, placing it in the 40th percentile.

Who are JACK's closest peers by Gross Margin?

The closest Consumer Cyclical peers by Gross Margin include: QSR (33.7%), CHWY (30.1%), W (30.0%), ROST (29.6%), CAVA (25.4%).

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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.