KMINEUTRAL

KMI Gross Margin Analysis

54.8%

Updated 537h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

A gross margin of 54.8% means that for every dollar of revenue, KMI keeps $0.548 after covering the direct costs of producing its goods or services, before other expenses like taxes or interest.

Sector Performance

62th percentile

KMI

54.8%

Sector Median

46.6%

Sector Avg

47.6%

Prior Period

50.7%(Jul 2026)

↑ Improving

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Deep Analysis

A gross margin of 54.8% means that for every dollar of revenue, KMI keeps $0.548 after covering the direct costs of producing its goods or services, before other expenses like taxes or interest.

That figure sits above the sector median of 45.1%, placing KMI in the 64th percentile among peers, so the company is more profitable per sale than most in its group. The trend direction is N/A: the year-over-year change is N/A and the quarter-over-quarter change is N/A, so there is no historical series to confirm whether this margin is improving or deteriorating. Without a trend, the high current level offers a possible cushion, but the inability to see momentum adds uncertainty to the investment risk picture. This metric neither raises nor lowers the risk profile on its own; the absence of change data means investors cannot infer a shift in competitive position. Overall, the 54.8% margin supports the NEUTRAL verdict because it shows a solid level relative to peers, but the missing trend prevents any upgrade or downgrade from this data alone.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Gross Margin tell investors about KMI?

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 KMI'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.