JBLCAUTIOUS

Gross Margin

9.5%

Updated 102h ago

Sector Performance

3th percentile

JBL

9.5%

Sector Median

44.7%

Sector Avg

45.2%

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Deep Analysis

Gross margin measures the percentage of revenue a company keeps after paying for the direct costs of producing its goods; JBL’s current 9.5% means only 9.5 cents of every dollar in sales remains after covering those costs.

This figure is dramatically below the sector median of 44.2%, placing JBL in the 3rd percentile among its peers—meaning 97% of competitors achieve a higher gross margin. The year-over-year change is not available, but the quarter-over-quarter change shows a +5.6% improvement from the prior quarter’s 9.0% to the current 9.5%. Given that JBL’s gross margin is extremely low relative to the sector, even a sequential uptick points to a company under severe structural pressure, with limited room for error. The combination of a very low level and only a modest recent gain suggests elevated risk: margins remain too thin to absorb cost shocks or support reinvestment. This metric strongly contradicts the overall CAUTIOUS verdict, as a CAUTIOUS stance would imply some redeeming qualities, whereas the gross margin data alone signals a fundamentally challenged business model.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Gross Margin tell investors about JBL?

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 JBL's closest peers by Gross Margin?

The closest peers by Gross Margin include: EXPD (14.0%), WHR (12.7%), JBHT (12.6%), DVN (12.1%), F (11.9%).

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.