JBHTNEUTRAL

Gross Margin

12.6%

Updated 61h ago

Sector Performance

5th percentile

JBHT

12.6%

Sector Median

44.7%

Sector Avg

45.2%

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Deep Analysis

Gross margin, the percentage of revenue a company keeps after paying for the direct costs of its products or services, currently stands at 12.6% for JBHT.

This is far below the sector median of 44.6%, placing JBHT in the 5th percentile among its sector peers. No year-over-year or quarter-over-quarter change data is available for this metric, so the trend direction cannot be assessed. The combination of a gross margin well below the sector median and the absence of trend data indicates a fundamental cost structure that is weak relative to peers, but without a directional view it is unclear whether this is deteriorating or improving. This metric does not contradict the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as the low margin alone suggests caution, but the lack of trend information prevents a bearish conclusion.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Gross Margin tell investors about JBHT?

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 JBHT's closest peers by Gross Margin?

The closest peers by Gross Margin include: COST (12.8%), WHR (12.7%), 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.