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Gross Margin

44.9%

Updated 82h ago

Sector Performance

51th percentile

XEL

44.9%

Sector Median

44.7%

Sector Avg

45.2%

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Deep Analysis

XEL’s gross margin of 44.9% means that for every dollar of revenue, the company keeps 44.9 cents after paying direct production costs — the rest covers operating expenses and profit.

This figure sits just above the sector median of 44.4%, placing XEL in the 51st percentile among peers, so its cost efficiency is marginally better than half the industry. No year-over-year or quarter-over-quarter change data is available (both listed as N/A), and there is no eight-quarter trend to review, leaving the metric’s direction unknown. With only a single observation and a level near the sector midpoint, the gross margin offers neither a clear risk signal nor a distinct opportunity; it suggests typical performance but no momentum. This aligns with the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as the metric indicates ordinary gross profitability without supporting a bullish or bearish case.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Gross Margin tell investors about XEL?

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 XEL's closest peers by Gross Margin?

The closest peers by Gross Margin include: WHR (12.7%), 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.