TSCONEUTRAL

Gross Margin

36.2%

Updated 32h ago

Sector Performance

33th percentile

TSCO

36.2%

Sector Median

44.7%

Sector Avg

45.2%

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Deep Analysis

Gross margin, which is the percentage of revenue left after deducting the cost of producing goods, currently sits at 36.2%—meaning for every dollar of sales, the company keeps about 36 cents to cover other expenses and profit.

This figure falls below the sector median of 44.7%, placing the company in the 33rd percentile among its industry peers. No year-over-year or quarter-over-quarter change data is available, and there is no trend information for the last eight quarters, leaving the direction of this metric unknown. The combination of a below-median gross margin and an absence of trend data means investors have limited insight into whether profitability is improving or eroding, which introduces uncertainty rather than a clear opportunity or risk. This lack of a strong competitive advantage in gross profitability, coupled with insufficient trend signals, aligns with the overall NEUTRAL verdict—the metric neither supports a bullish nor a bearish case on its own.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Gross Margin tell investors about TSCO?

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 TSCO's closest peers by Gross Margin?

The closest peers by Gross Margin include: WHR (12.7%), 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.