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Gross Margin

54.5%

Updated 126h ago

Sector Performance

64th percentile

NDSN

54.5%

Sector Median

44.7%

Sector Avg

45.2%

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Deep Analysis

Gross margin measures the percentage of revenue a company keeps after paying for the cost of goods sold — a higher number generally indicates stronger pricing power or cost efficiency.

NDSN’s current gross margin of 54.5% sits above the sector median of 44.2%, placing it in the 64th percentile among its peers, meaning it outperforms the majority of the industry on this metric. However, the year-over-year change, quarter-over-quarter change, and trend over the last eight quarters are all listed as N/A, providing no directional signal from the data available. The combination of a high gross margin level with no trend information implies limited risk of deteriorating profitability, but also no confirmed recent improvement to build an opportunity thesis. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict because the elevated margin level is a positive check, yet the absence of any trend data does not provide enough conviction to upgrade the rating.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Gross Margin tell investors about NDSN?

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 NDSN's closest peers by Gross Margin?

The closest peers by Gross Margin include: EXPD (14.0%), 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.