OXYNEUTRAL

Gross Margin

36.3%

Updated 486h ago

Sector Performance

33th percentile

OXY

36.3%

Sector Median

44.7%

Sector Avg

45.2%

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Deep Analysis

Gross margin is the percentage of revenue a company keeps after paying for the direct costs of producing its goods, so a higher number means more money left to cover other expenses and generate profit.

OXY’s current gross margin of 36.3% sits below the sector median of 43.0%, placing the company at the 36th percentile among its sector peers. Over the last eight quarters the trend has been increasing, though the year-over-year change is not available; the quarter-over-quarter change is +205.0%, driven by a jump from 11.9% to 36.3% in the most recent period. The combination of a below-median level with a rapid upward trend suggests the company is in the middle of an improvement in its cost efficiency, which could reduce near-term risk if sustained, but it has not yet caught up to the average peer. This mixed picture — positive momentum but still lagging the sector — supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as the margin trend is encouraging while the absolute level remains a point of caution.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Gross Margin tell investors about OXY?

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 OXY'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.