MAANEUTRAL

Gross Margin

29.6%

Updated 368h ago

Sector Performance

24th percentile

MAA

29.6%

Sector Median

44.7%

Sector Avg

45.2%

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Deep Analysis

Gross margin measures the percentage of revenue a company retains after covering the cost of goods sold — a 29.6% margin means MAA keeps about 30 cents of every dollar after those direct costs.

That figure sits well below the sector median of 43.9%, placing MAA in the 25th percentile among its peers, indicating weaker profitability relative to competitors. While the eight-quarter trend is increasing, the year-over-year change is not available, and the quarter-over-quarter change is a sharp decline of -52.9%, from 62.9% to 29.6%. The combination of a low gross margin with a recent steep drop suggests elevated risk, as the company may be facing cost pressures or pricing challenges despite a longer-term improvement. This metric contradicts the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as a declining margin at a low level typically signals a need for caution rather than a balanced outlook.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Gross Margin tell investors about MAA?

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 MAA'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.