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MLM Gross Margin Analysis

25.4%

Updated 33h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

Gross margin is the share of revenue left after paying direct production costs, so 25.4% means MLM keeps $0.254 of every sales dollar before other expenses.

Sector Performance

18th percentile

MLM

25.4%

Sector Median

46.6%

Sector Avg

47.6%

Prior Period

22.8%(Jul 2026)

↑ Improving

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Deep Analysis

Gross margin is the share of revenue left after paying direct production costs, so 25.4% means MLM keeps $0.254 of every sales dollar before other expenses.

That is well below the sector median of 44.9%, placing MLM in the 19th percentile among peers. The year-over-year change is not available, but quarter-over-quarter gross margin rose 11.4%, moving from 22.8% to 25.4%. A margin far below the typical peer suggests limited pricing power or higher input costs, while the recent quarterly gain offers some sign of near-term improvement. For an investor, the low level is a risk factor, but the upward move in the latest quarter creates room for a closer look at whether the gain can persist. This mixed picture does not contradict the overall NEUTRAL verdict; the weak level argues caution, and the positive quarterly change argues against a bearish stance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Gross Margin tell investors about MLM?

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 MLM'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.