Discontinued — last reported Q1 '18
Consolidation · Gross Margin
Operating Segments — Gross Margin
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryProfitability
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2018
How to read this metric
A higher gross margin indicates superior pricing power or cost-efficient production, while a declining margin suggests rising input costs or competitive pricing pressure.
Detailed definition
Gross margin is the ratio of gross profit to net sales revenue, expressed as a percentage. It indicates the proportion o...
Peer comparison
A key performance indicator used to compare the relative profitability and product mix quality of segments against industry peers.
Metric ID:
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What does operating segments — gross margin mean?
- The percentage of revenue that remains after paying for the direct costs of production.