WECNEUTRAL

Gross Margin

41.8%

Updated 8h ago

Sector Performance

47th percentile

WEC

41.8%

Sector Median

44.7%

Sector Avg

45.2%

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Deep Analysis

WEC’s current gross margin of 41.8% means that for every dollar of revenue, the company keeps about 42 cents after covering the direct costs of producing its goods or services.

This margin sits modestly below the sector median of 44.7%, placing the company at the 47th percentile among its sector peers — slightly below average but not far off. The year-over-year change, quarter-over-quarter change, and trend over the last eight quarters are all not available, so no directional signal can be drawn from recent history. Because the gross margin level is close to the sector midpoint and there is no trend data to suggest deterioration or improvement, the risk or opportunity tied to this metric is neutral. This metric does not contradict the overall NEUTRAL verdict — it reinforces it by showing neither a clear competitive advantage nor a material weakness relative to peers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Gross Margin tell investors about WEC?

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 WEC'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.