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Gross Margin

7.0%

Updated 536h ago

Sector Performance

2th percentile

TSN

7.0%

Sector Median

44.7%

Sector Avg

45.2%

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Deep Analysis

TSN’s gross margin of 7.0% means that for every dollar of revenue, the company keeps only 7 cents after paying the direct costs to produce its goods—a very thin cushion.

This compares poorly to the sector median of 43.2%, placing TSN in the 2nd percentile among its peers, meaning 98% of similar companies have a higher gross margin. No year-over-year or quarter-over-quarter change data is available, and no trend direction over the last eight quarters can be assessed. The combination of an extremely low gross margin with no trend information implies a structural risk: the company operates with minimal pricing power or cost control, but without a clear worsening trend, the risk is stable rather than accelerating. This metric directly contradicts the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as a gross margin this far below the sector median is a clear red flag that would normally weigh toward a negative view.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Gross Margin tell investors about TSN?

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 TSN's closest peers by Gross Margin?

The closest peers by Gross Margin include: COST (12.8%), WHR (12.7%), JBHT (12.6%), DVN (12.1%), F (11.9%).

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.