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VMC Gross Margin Analysis

29.0%

Updated 12h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

Gross margin is the percentage of revenue a company keeps after paying for the direct costs of producing its goods; VMC’s 24.1% means it retains about 24 cents per dollar of sales.

Sector Performance

23th percentile

VMC

29.0%

Sector Median

44.6%

Sector Avg

45.5%

Prior Period

24.1%(Jul 2026)

↑ Improving

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Deep Analysis

Gross margin is the percentage of revenue a company keeps after paying for the direct costs of producing its goods; VMC’s 24.1% means it retains about 24 cents per dollar of sales.

The sector median is 44.7%, and VMC sits in the 19th percentile among its peers, indicating its margin is lower than roughly 81% of comparable companies. No historical trend data is available—year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter changes are both listed as N/A, and only a single value of 24.1% is provided. The combination of a low margin with no trend makes it impossible to assess whether the company is improving or deteriorating, creating uncertainty about cost management. This metric points to a competitive disadvantage in profitability, which raises risk for investors expecting stable returns. The NEUTRAL overall verdict is supported, as the low gross margin alone does not warrant a bullish or bearish stance without trend information or other metrics.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Gross Margin tell investors about VMC?

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 VMC's closest peers by Gross Margin?

The closest peers by Gross Margin include: MSCI (82.7%), SYF (82.7%), EA (82.8%), THC (83.4%), INTU (83.9%).

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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.