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BEN Gross Margin Analysis

81.1%

Updated 633h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

Gross margin is the percentage of revenue left after paying direct production costs, and at 81.1%, the company retains a very large portion of each sales dollar.

Sector Performance

93th percentile

BEN

81.1%

Sector Median

46.6%

Sector Avg

47.6%

Prior Period

80.1%(Jul 2026)

↑ Improving

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Deep Analysis

Gross margin is the percentage of revenue left after paying direct production costs, and at 81.1%, the company retains a very large portion of each sales dollar.

This is far above the sector median of 44.7%, placing it in the 94th percentile of sector peers. The year-over-year change is not available, but the quarter-over-quarter change is +1.2%, and the trend direction over the last eight quarters is also not available. The only historical values show an increase from 80.1% to 81.1%, indicating a recent sequential improvement. The combination of an exceptionally high margin with only a slight recent gain and no longer-term trend data suggests a stable but not expanding competitive advantage, limiting both upside risk and downside opportunity. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as the high margin is a positive factor yet lacks confirming trend evidence to justify a more bullish stance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Gross Margin tell investors about BEN?

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 BEN'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.