Gross margin

Gross margin is revenue minus the direct cost of making the product, as a percent of revenue. It shows pricing power, and a falling one on results day can sink a stock that beat on revenue. Rising input prices squeeze it, which is why consumer companies get asked whether they passed costs on.

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