MACAUTIOUS

Gross Margin

75.7%

Updated 464h ago

Sector Performance

91th percentile

75.7%

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 or services, so a 75.7% margin means it retains about 76 cents on every dollar of sales.

That figure is far above the sector median of 43.4% and places the company in the 90th percentile among sector peers, indicating an unusually strong cost structure relative to competitors. However, the metric has been decreasing over the last eight quarters, though the most recent quarter-over-quarter change shows a sharp increase of +29.6% (from 58.4% to 75.7%); no year-over-year comparison is available. The combination of a very high current level with a long-term declining trend creates a mixed picture: the high margin suggests pricing power or cost advantages, but the persistent decline could signal compression ahead, introducing risk for investors. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict because the impressive absolute margin is balanced by the downward trend, offering neither a clear bullish nor bearish signal on its own.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Gross Margin tell investors about MA?

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 MA's closest peers by Gross Margin?

The closest peers by Gross Margin include: WHR (12.7%), JBHT (12.6%), DVN (12.1%), F (11.9%), GM (11.5%).

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.