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OXY Gross Margin Analysis

57.5%

Updated 105h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

Gross margin measures the percentage of revenue a company keeps after covering direct production costs—here, 57.5% means OXY retains $0.575 per dollar of sales before other expenses.

Sector Performance

66th percentile

OXY

57.5%

Sector Median

46.6%

Sector Avg

47.6%

Prior Period

36.3%(Aug 2026)

↑ Improving

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Deep Analysis

Gross margin measures the percentage of revenue a company keeps after covering direct production costs—here, 57.5% means OXY retains $0.575 per dollar of sales before other expenses.

That level sits above the sector median of 46.4%, placing OXY in the 67th percentile among peers. The year-over-year change is not available, but quarter-over-quarter the metric rose 58.4%, climbing from 36.3% to 57.5% in the most recent period. With a high current level and a strong recent quarterly jump, the risk profile improves near-term, yet the lack of a YoY comparison and an eight-quarter trend leaves durability uncertain. For a NEUTRAL verdict, this metric leans supportive—showing above-median profitability and recent momentum—but it cannot confirm a sustained advantage. Overall, the gross margin does not contradict the NEUTRAL stance; it reinforces caution about extrapolating from limited data.

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: LVS (46.9%), ORLY (51.4%), MPWR (55.2%), NEM (56.0%), REI (56.0%).

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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.