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WEC Gross Margin Analysis

43.1%

Updated 5h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

Gross margin is the share of revenue kept after paying direct production costs, so 43.1% means WEC retains $0.431 of every sales dollar before other expenses.

Sector Performance

44th percentile

WEC

43.1%

Sector Median

46.6%

Sector Avg

47.6%

Prior Period

41.8%(Jul 2026)

↑ Improving

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Deep Analysis

Gross margin is the share of revenue kept after paying direct production costs, so 43.1% means WEC retains $0.431 of every sales dollar before other expenses.

That level sits just below the sector median of 46.4%, placing WEC in the 45th percentile among sector peers — essentially middle-of-the-pack. The year-over-year change is not available (N/A), but the quarter-over-quarter change shows a gain of +3.1%, moving up from the prior value of 41.8% to the current 43.1%. With a level slightly under the peer midpoint and a recent upward tick, the combination suggests a steady margin profile with moderate short-term improvement rather than a clear edge or weakness. For investors, this implies limited margin-driven risk and a mild opportunity if the uptick continues, but no standout signal. Overall, this metric supports the NEUTRAL verdict: the gross margin is close to the sector norm and improving slightly, matching a balanced assessment without pushing it toward bullish or bearish.

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: LVS (46.9%), ORLY (51.4%), MPWR (55.2%), NEM (56.0%), REI (56.0%).

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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.