APONEUTRAL

Gross Margin

100.0%

Higher than 98% of Financial Services sector peers

Updated 1078h ago

Sector Performance

98th percentile

APO

100.0%

Sector Median

68.5%

Sector Avg

67.7%

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Deep Analysis

Apollo's gross margin of 100.0% means the company keeps every dollar of revenue after covering the direct costs of providing its services—common for asset managers where "cost of goods sold" is minimal.

This figure places it well above the sector median of 78.9%, ranking in the 94th percentile among financial services peers, indicating a highly efficient revenue structure relative to competitors. The metric shows no trend data: year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter changes are both listed as N/A, and no historical values beyond the current 100.0% are available, so no direction can be inferred. The combination of an extremely high current level with no trend information limits the ability to assess improvement or deterioration, meaning the gross margin alone provides a positive static signal but no forward-looking insight. This outcome supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict: while the margin is excellent, the lack of trend data prevents a stronger bullish or bearish conclusion.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Gross Margin tell investors about APO?

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.

How does APO's Gross Margin compare to its sector?

APO's Gross Margin of 100.0% compares to a Financial Services sector median of 68.5%, placing it in the 98th percentile.

Who are APO's closest peers by Gross Margin?

The closest Financial Services peers by Gross Margin include: HDB (58.4%), COF (57.8%), AFL (57.5%), HSBC (56.5%), PFG (53.9%).

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.