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Gross Margin

14.7%

Updated 222h ago

Sector Performance

7th percentile

STLD

14.7%

Sector Median

44.7%

Sector Avg

45.2%

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Deep Analysis

Gross margin measures the percentage of revenue a company keeps after paying the direct costs of producing its goods; a 14.7% margin means STLD retains less than 15 cents of every dollar of sales before other expenses.

This is far below the sector median of 43.9%, placing STLD in the 8th percentile among its peers, indicating it is among the least profitable on a cost-of-goods-sold basis. Trend data is unavailable: year-over-year change, quarter-over-quarter change, and the last eight quarters all show N/A, so no direction can be inferred from recent history. The combination of a very low margin relative to the sector and a lack of any trend introduces risk—without improvement data, the weak profitability level suggests structural cost or pricing challenges. This metric does not support the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as a bottom-decile gross margin typically signals a downside risk that would warrant a more cautious view, but the verdict likely considers other factors.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Gross Margin tell investors about STLD?

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 STLD's closest peers by Gross Margin?

The closest peers by Gross Margin include: EXPD (14.0%), JBHT (12.6%), DVN (12.1%), F (11.9%), GM (11.5%).

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.