ORLYNEUTRAL

Gross Margin

51.5%

Updated 32h ago

Sector Performance

61th percentile

ORLY

51.5%

Sector Median

44.7%

Sector Avg

45.2%

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Deep Analysis

A company’s gross margin is the percentage of revenue left after subtracting the direct costs of making or buying its products; at 51.5%, ORLY keeps about 51.5 cents of every sales dollar as gross profit.

This is above the sector median of 44.7%, placing ORLY in the 61st percentile among its sector peers. The year-over-year change and quarter-over-quarter change are both listed as N/A, and the only historical value provided is the current 51.5%, so no trend can be assessed. Without a trend, the above-average gross margin level suggests ORLY has a cost or pricing advantage compared to peers, but the absence of change data limits the ability to judge whether that advantage is stable or eroding. This neutral combination of a favorable level with no trend direction neither strengthens nor weakens the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as a single data point cannot confirm conviction either way.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Gross Margin tell investors about ORLY?

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 ORLY'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.