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MPC Gross Margin Analysis

6.2%

Updated 468h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

A gross margin of 6.2% means that for every dollar of revenue, MPC keeps only $0.062 after paying the direct costs of producing its goods, leaving very little to cover other expenses.

Sector Performance

1th percentile

MPC

6.2%

Sector Median

44.6%

Sector Avg

45.5%

Prior Period

9.6%(May 2026)

↓ Declining

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Deep Analysis

A gross margin of 6.2% means that for every dollar of revenue, MPC keeps only $0.062 after paying the direct costs of producing its goods, leaving very little to cover other expenses.

This is far below the sector median of 44.2%, placing MPC in the 1st percentile among peers, indicating one of the lowest gross margins in its industry. The year-over-year change is not available, but quarter-over-quarter the margin dropped 35.4% (from 9.6% to 6.2%), showing a steep recent decline. The combination of an extremely low current level and a sharp downward trend signals heightened operational risk, as the company may face pricing pressure or rising input costs with limited room for error. This metric directly contradicts the overall NEUTRAL verdict, because such a weak gross margin relative to peers and a rapid deterioration suggest a fundamentally weaker competitive position, not a neutral outlook.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Gross Margin tell investors about MPC?

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 MPC's closest peers by Gross Margin?

The closest peers by Gross Margin include: MSCI (82.7%), SYF (82.7%), EA (82.8%), THC (83.4%), INTU (83.9%).

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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.