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NSC Gross Margin Analysis

37.4%

Updated 180h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

Gross margin is the percentage of revenue a company keeps after paying for direct costs like materials and labor.

Sector Performance

37th percentile

NSC

37.4%

Sector Median

44.6%

Sector Avg

45.5%

Prior Period

34.5%(Jul 2026)

↑ Improving

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Deep Analysis

Gross margin is the percentage of revenue a company keeps after paying for direct costs like materials and labor.

NSC's current gross margin of 37.4% is below the sector median of 44.6%, placing it at the 37th percentile among peers, meaning about 63% of companies have a higher margin. The year-over-year change is not available, but quarter-over-quarter the margin improved by 8.4 percentage points from 34.5% to 37.4%. This combination of a below-median level combined with a recent sharp quarterly improvement suggests the company is moving in a favorable direction but still has ground to cover relative to competitors. For an investor, this could reduce some downside risk if the improvement is sustained, but the absolute level remains a concern. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict because the higher gross margin trend is positive, but the below-median standing does not justify a bullish assessment.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Gross Margin tell investors about NSC?

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 NSC'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.