NCLHNEUTRAL

Gross Margin

40.9%

Updated 128h ago

Sector Performance

46th percentile

NCLH

40.9%

Sector Median

44.7%

Sector Avg

45.2%

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Deep Analysis

Gross margin measures the percentage of revenue remaining after subtracting the direct costs of providing a service or product; NCLH's current value of 40.9% means that for every dollar of revenue, about 41 cents is left to cover operating expenses and profit.

This sits below the sector median of 44.2%, placing the company at the 46th percentile among its sector peers, indicating it is slightly less efficient in terms of direct cost control than the typical competitor. Both the year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter changes are listed as N/A, and the trend direction over the last eight quarters is also N/A, meaning no historical comparisons are available to assess momentum. With a gross margin below the sector median and no trend data to suggest improvement or deterioration, the level alone points to a moderate competitive position that does not raise immediate alarm but also offers no clear advantage. This combination supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict because the metric neither stands out as a strength (given the below-median level) nor introduces a negative divergence that would warrant a bearish tilt.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Gross Margin tell investors about NCLH?

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 NCLH'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.