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WST Gross Margin Analysis

37.7%

Updated 393h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

Gross margin is the share of each sales dollar left after covering the direct costs of making the product, so 37.7% means $0.377 remains for operating expenses and profit.

Sector Performance

35th percentile

WST

37.7%

Sector Median

46.6%

Sector Avg

47.6%

Prior Period

35.1%(Jun 2026)

↑ Improving

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Deep Analysis

Gross margin is the share of each sales dollar left after covering the direct costs of making the product, so 37.7% means $0.377 remains for operating expenses and profit.

That level sits below the sector median of 46.4%, placing the company at the 36th percentile among peers, so most competitors retain a larger cushion per sale. The trend is unavailable: year-over-year change is N/A and quarter-over-quarter change is N/A, meaning there is no historical data to confirm whether this margin is improving, stable, or eroding. The combination of a below-median margin with no trend information suggests a possible competitive cost disadvantage, but the direction of that risk cannot be assessed. This metric does not contradict the overall NEUTRAL verdict; it simply fails to provide evidence for an above-average profit-margin outlook.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Gross Margin tell investors about WST?

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 WST'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.