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WHR Gross Margin Analysis

12.6%

Updated 57h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

Gross margin is the share of revenue left after paying direct production costs, so 12.6% means the company keeps $0.126 of every sales dollar before other expenses.

Sector Performance

4th percentile

WHR

12.6%

Sector Median

46.6%

Sector Avg

47.6%

Prior Period

12.7%(Jul 2026)

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Deep Analysis

Gross margin is the share of revenue left after paying direct production costs, so 12.6% means the company keeps $0.126 of every sales dollar before other expenses.

This is far below the sector median of 45.4%, placing the company in the 4th percentile among peers. The year-over-year change is not available, but the quarter-over-quarter change is -0.8%, with historical values showing a drop from 12.7% to 12.6%. A low and slightly declining margin indicates limited pricing power and high input costs, which raises earnings risk. However, the modest 0.8% quarterly decline does not signal a sudden deterioration. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict: the weak margin is a concern, but it is not yet severe enough to shift the rating negative.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Gross Margin tell investors about WHR?

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 WHR'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.