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JBHT Gross Margin Analysis

12.7%

Updated 201h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

Gross margin is the percentage of revenue left after deducting direct costs like freight and transportation expenses; at 12.7%, it is a thin buffer for JBHT.

Sector Performance

4th percentile

JBHT

12.7%

Sector Median

46.6%

Sector Avg

47.6%

Prior Period

12.6%(Jul 2026)

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Deep Analysis

Gross margin is the percentage of revenue left after deducting direct costs like freight and transportation expenses; at 12.7%, it is a thin buffer for JBHT.

This places JBHT in the 5th percentile among sector peers, far below the sector median of 46.4%. The trend direction is N/A because only two historical values are available: 12.7% most recently, up from 12.6% in the prior quarter, while the year-over-year change is N/A. The combination of a very low margin and a slight +0.8% quarterly improvement suggests a narrow profitability cushion with a modest recent uptick. For investors, the low level represents an ongoing risk if costs rise, while the small sequential gain offers limited evidence of improvement. This metric generally supports the NEUTRAL verdict, as the low gross margin is countered by the recent quarterly uptick, leaving no clear directional bias.

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: 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.