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ROK Gross Margin Analysis

49.5%

Updated 105h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

A gross margin of 50.2% means that for every dollar of revenue, Rockwell Automation keeps about 50.2 cents after covering the direct costs of producing its goods and services, money available to pay other operating expenses.

Sector Performance

54th percentile

ROK

49.5%

Sector Median

46.6%

Sector Avg

47.6%

Prior Period

50.2%(Aug 2026)

↓ Declining

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Deep Analysis

That margin sits well above the sector median of 29.5%, placing the company in the 86th percentile among industrials peers. The trend data is not available: the year-over-year change is N/A and the quarter-over-quarter change is N/A, so no directional shift can be confirmed from the provided figures. The combination of a high margin relative to peers with an unknown trend suggests the current advantage is real but its durability is unverified, introducing uncertainty rather than a clear growth signal. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict: the strong margin is a positive attribute, but the lack of trend evidence keeps the assessment balanced rather than bullish or bearish.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Gross Margin tell investors about ROK?

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 ROK'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.