MDLZ Gross Margin Analysis
Updated 1035h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
Gross margin measures the percentage of revenue a company keeps after paying the direct costs of making its products — here, MDLZ retains 27.8 cents per dollar of sales.
Sector Performance
20th percentileMDLZ
27.8%
Sector Median
47.4%
Sector Avg
48.1%
Deep Analysis
Gross margin measures the percentage of revenue a company keeps after paying the direct costs of making its products — here, MDLZ retains 27.8 cents per dollar of sales.
That level sits far below the sector median of 46.9%, placing the company at the 20th percentile among peers, meaning roughly 80% of comparable firms report higher gross margins. No year-over-year or quarter-over-quarter changes are available, and the only reported historical value is 27.8%, so the trend direction cannot be assessed from this data. The combination of a low margin relative to peers with an unknown trajectory suggests elevated competitive or cost-structure risk, but it also leaves room for upside if margin pressures prove temporary or addressable. This metric contradicts a neutral verdict if considered alone, since a 20th-percentile gross margin typically signals below-average pricing power or higher input costs. However, for an overall NE
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Gross Margin tell investors about MDLZ?
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.
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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.
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27.8%
Sector Median
47.4%
Sector Avg
48.1%
How MDLZ's Gross Margin compares to sector peers.
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