MOHCAUTIOUS

Gross Margin

9.5%

Updated 200h ago

Sector Performance

3th percentile

MOH

9.5%

Sector Median

44.7%

Sector Avg

45.2%

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Deep Analysis

A company’s gross margin is the percentage of revenue it keeps after paying the direct costs of producing its goods or services, so a 9.5% margin means MOH retains less than 10 cents of every dollar in sales at that stage.

This figure is far below the sector median of 44.4%, ranking MOH in the 3rd percentile among its peers—meaning only 3% of competitors have a lower gross margin. The metric’s year-over-year change is not available, and its quarter-over-quarter change is also not available, so there is no trend data to assess. Because the current level is extremely low relative to industry norms and no trend can confirm improvement, the risk is elevated: MOH lacks the pricing power or cost efficiency that peers show, making it vulnerable to input cost increases without a buffer. This metric directly supports the overall CAUTIOUS verdict, as a gross margin this far below the sector median weakens the case for investment.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Gross Margin tell investors about MOH?

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 MOH's closest peers by Gross Margin?

The closest peers by Gross Margin include: COST (12.8%), WHR (12.7%), JBHT (12.6%), DVN (12.1%), F (11.9%).

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.