SJMCAUTIOUS

SJM Gross Margin Analysis

38.0%

Updated 921h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

Gross margin, the percentage of revenue a company keeps after paying the direct costs of producing its goods, currently stands at 38.0% for SJM.

Sector Performance

36th percentile

SJM

38.0%

Sector Median

46.6%

Sector Avg

47.6%

Prior Period

35.8%(Apr 2026)

↑ Improving

📊

Deep Analysis

Gross margin, the percentage of revenue a company keeps after paying the direct costs of producing its goods, currently stands at 38.0% for SJM.

This is below the sector median of 44.6%, placing the company in the 39th percentile among its sector peers, meaning most competitors achieve higher gross margins. The year-over-year change and quarter-over-quarter change are both reported as N/A, so no trend direction is available from the last eight quarters. The combination of a below-median margin with no trend data creates an information gap that raises caution—without knowing whether the margin is improving or deteriorating, future profitability is harder to predict. This metric directly supports the overall CAUTIOUS verdict, as the lower relative margin suggests weaker pricing power or higher input costs compared to peers, amplifying the uncertainty from the missing trend.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Gross Margin tell investors about SJM?

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 SJM'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%).

📚

Learn More About Gross Margin

Gross Margin vs Net Margin: Why the Gap Between Them Tells You Everything

Gross margin vs net margin: learn what the spread between them reveals about operating leverage, cost structure, and early warning signs in any stock.

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.