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BLK Gross Margin Analysis

49.0%

Updated 33h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

Gross margin is the share of revenue left after covering direct production costs; at 49.0%, BLK keeps $0.49 of every sales dollar before other expenses.

Sector Performance

53th percentile

BLK

49.0%

Sector Median

46.6%

Sector Avg

47.6%

Prior Period

48.0%(Jul 2026)

↑ Improving

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Deep Analysis

Gross margin is the share of revenue left after covering direct production costs; at 49.0%, BLK keeps $0.49 of every sales dollar before other expenses.

This sits above the sector median of 45.1%, placing the company at the 55th percentile among peers. The year-over-year change is N/A, while the quarter-over-quarter change is +2.1%, meaning the latest quarter improved by 2.1 percentage points from the prior 48.0%. With only two data points and no yearly comparison, the trend direction is not yet established. The above-median level combined with a sequential gain offers a modest opportunity, while the limited history keeps risk assessment uncertain. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict: a healthy but not exceptional margin, and a positive quarter that does not outweigh the lack of longer-term evidence.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Gross Margin tell investors about BLK?

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 BLK'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.