MASNEUTRAL

Gross Margin

35.8%

Updated 8h ago

Sector Performance

32th percentile

MAS

35.8%

Sector Median

44.7%

Sector Avg

45.2%

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Deep Analysis

Gross margin, the percentage of revenue a company retains after paying direct production costs, currently sits at 35.8% for MAS.

This is below the sector median of 44.7%, placing MAS in the 32nd percentile among its peers. No year-over-year or quarter-over-quarter change is available because only a single historical value of 35.8% is provided, and the trend direction over the last eight quarters is not calculable. The combination of a below-median margin with no trend data means there is insufficient basis to assess whether the metric is improving or deteriorating, adding uncertainty rather than a clear risk or opportunity. This lack of trend information and below-peer performance does not conflict with the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as the gross margin neither strongly supports a bullish case nor clearly signals a red flag. The neutral stance is consistent with the margin’s position below the sector median but without confirming a persistent weakness or strength over time.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Gross Margin tell investors about MAS?

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 MAS'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.