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JBL Gross Margin Analysis

9.5%

Updated 201h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

Gross margin of 9.5% means that for every $100 of sales, the company keeps $9.50 after paying the direct costs of producing its goods, leaving that amount to cover other expenses and profit.

Sector Performance

3th percentile

JBL

9.5%

Sector Median

46.6%

Sector Avg

47.6%

Prior Period

9.0%(Jun 2026)

↑ Improving

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Deep Analysis

Gross margin of 9.5% means that for every $100 of sales, the company keeps $9.50 after paying the direct costs of producing its goods, leaving that amount to cover other expenses and profit.

This sits far below the sector median of 46.4%, placing JBL at the 3rd percentile among its peers, which indicates much thinner profitability per dollar of revenue than typical competitors. The trend data are N/A, with both year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter changes not reported, and no historical values beyond the current 9.5% are available. Because the margin is exceptionally low and no trend can be assessed, the immediate risk is that the company has limited cushion for cost increases or pricing pressure. The low absolute level, combined with the absence of any improving trajectory, points to elevated operating vulnerability relative to the sector. This metric directly contradicts a less cautious stance and supports the overall CAUTIOUS verdict, as a margin near the bottom of the peer group is a clear negative signal.

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: 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.