WEX Gross Margin Analysis
Updated 1040h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
Gross margin is the share of revenue a company keeps after paying direct production costs, before other expenses.
Sector Performance
70th percentileWEX
61.5%
Sector Median
47.4%
Sector Avg
48.1%
Prior Period
58.4%(Jul 2026)
Deep Analysis
Gross margin is the share of revenue a company keeps after paying direct production costs, before other expenses.
WEX's current 61.5% means it retains $0.615 of every revenue dollar for those costs. That sits well above the sector median of 44.6%, placing WEX in the 74th percentile of its peers. The year-over-year change is not available, and the 8-quarter trend is also unavailable, but quarter-over-quarter the margin rose 5.3%, from 58.4% to 61.5% — the full history shown. The combination of a high, improving margin alongside missing long-term trend data suggests a possible current strength without proof of durability. This metric supports the overall CAUTIOUS verdict: the level is favorable, but the lack of a longer trajectory keeps the risk of a short-lived spike unresolved.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Gross Margin tell investors about WEX?
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.
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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.
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61.5%
Sector Median
47.4%
Sector Avg
48.1%
How WEX's Gross Margin compares to sector peers.
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