UALNEUTRAL

Gross Margin

25.1%

Updated 248h ago

Sector Performance

20th percentile

UAL

25.1%

Sector Median

44.7%

Sector Avg

45.2%

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Deep Analysis

Gross margin, the percentage of revenue a company keeps after paying for the direct costs of producing its services, is currently 25.1% for UAL.

That compares poorly with the sector median of 44.4%, placing UAL in the 20th percentile among its peers. The year-over-year change is N/A, and the quarter-over-quarter change is also N/A, meaning no trend data is available for this metric. Without a trend direction, you cannot tell whether margins are improving or worsening, so the combination of a low absolute level and no historical trajectory signals elevated risk: the company is already well behind its sector, and you have no way to gauge if that gap is closing or widening. This metric contradicts the overall NEUTRAL verdict because a gross margin more than 19 percentage points below the peer median is a clear weakness that would typically warrant a more cautious stance. On its own, the data makes UAL look less attractive, though the lack of trend prevents a definitive downgrade.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Gross Margin tell investors about UAL?

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 UAL'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.