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PCAR Gross Margin Analysis

17.5%

Updated 6h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

Gross margin is the percentage of each sales dollar a company keeps after paying for the direct costs of producing its goods, and PCAR's current value is 17.5%.

Sector Performance

9th percentile

PCAR

17.5%

Sector Median

46.6%

Sector Avg

47.6%

Prior Period

16.7%(Jul 2026)

↑ Improving

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Deep Analysis

Gross margin is the percentage of each sales dollar a company keeps after paying for the direct costs of producing its goods, and PCAR's current value is 17.5%.

That level sits far below the sector median of 44.2%, placing PCAR in the 10th percentile among peers, meaning roughly 90% of comparable companies earn a higher gross margin. The 8-quarter trend direction is not available, and the year-over-year change is also not available, but the quarter-over-quarter change is +4.8%, rising from 16.7% to 17.5% in the most recent period. This combination of a low margin with a single quarterly improvement implies a possible near-term recovery, but the persistent gap versus peers keeps margin weakness a key risk for investors. The metric does not contradict the overall NEUTRAL verdict: the low relative level supports caution, while the recent uptick provides a mild offset, leaving the stock appropriately rated as neutral.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Gross Margin tell investors about PCAR?

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 PCAR'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.