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SPWR Gross Margin Analysis

61.4%

Higher than 60% of Energy sector peers

Updated 131h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

Gross margin is the percentage of revenue a company keeps after paying the direct costs of producing its goods or services.

Sector Performance

60th percentile

SPWR

61.4%

Sector Median

44.3%

Sector Avg

58.1%

Prior Period

57.4%(Jun 2026)

↑ Improving

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Deep Analysis

Gross margin is the percentage of revenue a company keeps after paying the direct costs of producing its goods or services.

At 61.4%, SPWR retains over 61 cents for every dollar of sales before other expenses. This is far above the sector median of 39.8%, placing the company in the 80th percentile among its energy-sector peers. However, the trend data is N/A, meaning no year-over-year change or quarter-over-quarter change is available for comparison. The high level alone suggests strong pricing power or cost efficiency, but the absence of a trend means you cannot gauge whether this advantage is improving or eroding. That lack of direction adds uncertainty, making the investment risk harder to assess than the high margin alone might imply. This metric supports the overall CAUTIOUS verdict because an isolated, untrended figure offers an incomplete foundation for confidence.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Gross Margin tell investors about SPWR?

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.

How does SPWR's Gross Margin compare to its sector?

SPWR's Gross Margin of 61.4% compares to a Energy sector median of 44.3%, placing it in the 60th percentile.

Who are SPWR's closest peers by Gross Margin?

The closest Energy peers by Gross Margin include: NOVA (44.3%), AR (39.8%), PXD (34.2%), ARRY (28.2%), ENB (25.9%).

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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.