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JCI Gross Margin Analysis

37.4%

Updated 297h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

Gross margin is the percentage of revenue a company keeps after paying the direct costs of producing its goods or services — here, 37.4% means JCI retains about 37 cents from every dollar of sales before other expenses.

Sector Performance

33th percentile

JCI

37.4%

Sector Median

46.6%

Sector Avg

47.6%

Prior Period

36.8%(Jul 2026)

↑ Improving

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Deep Analysis

That figure sits well below the sector median of 46.4%, placing the company in the 34th percentile of peers, so most competitors are more profitable at this stage. Year-over-year change is not available, but quarter-over-quarter margin rose by 1.6%, moving from 36.8% to 37.4% in the most recent period. Because the level is weak but the recent trend is positive, the risk is that JCI remains structurally less efficient than peers, while the opportunity is that cost or pricing improvements may continue. This mix of below-median margin and a recent uptick neither adds clear pressure nor gives a distinct edge, so it supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict. The metric alone does not push toward a bullish or bearish stance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Gross Margin tell investors about JCI?

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 JCI'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.