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Gross Margin

40.7%

Updated 30h ago

Sector Performance

45th percentile

40.7%

Sector Median

44.7%

Sector Avg

45.2%

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Deep Analysis

Gross margin measures the percentage of revenue a company keeps after paying direct costs of providing its service, so WM's 40.7% means it retains about 41 cents of every dollar for profit and overhead.

This is below the sector median of 44.7%, placing WM in the 45th percentile among its peers — a below-average position. There is no year-over-year change (N/A) and no quarter-over-quarter change (N/A), and the trend over the last eight quarters is also unavailable, leaving no directional signal. With a below-average margin level and no trend data, the metric alone indicates a potential cost or pricing disadvantage compared to peers, but without trajectory it offers no clear risk or opportunity signal. This mixed picture — a weak level but no deterioration — aligns with the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as it neither strongly supports a bullish nor a bearish case. The lack of trend data means investors cannot assess whether the current margin is improving or worsening, reinforcing the need for caution.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Gross Margin tell investors about WM?

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 WM's closest peers by Gross Margin?

The closest peers by Gross Margin include: EXPD (14.0%), 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.