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BR Gross Margin Analysis

38.4%

Higher than 14% of Technology sector peers

Updated 345h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

Gross margin is the share of revenue left after covering the direct costs of producing services, and Broadridge's 38.4% means it keeps about 38 cents for every dollar of sales after those costs.

Sector Performance

14th percentile

38.4%

Sector Median

66.3%

Sector Avg

62.2%

Prior Period

32.1%(Aug 2026)

↑ Improving

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Deep Analysis

Gross margin is the share of revenue left after covering the direct costs of producing services, and Broadridge's 38.4% means it keeps about 38 cents for every dollar of sales after those costs.

That level sits far below the technology sector median of 66.4%, placing the company at the 12th percentile among peers. The year-over-year change is not available, so the only trend signal is the quarter-over-quarter gain of +19.6%, which moved the metric from 32.1% to 38.4%. Because the current margin is low relative to sector norms, the level itself points to higher competitive or cost pressure, but the strong quarterly improvement suggests recent operational gains. The combination of a weak level with a positive recent shift creates a mixed risk profile: the low percentile signals structural underperformance, while the QoQ rise offers a chance for continued recovery. This pattern supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as neither the depressed level nor the improving trend is strong enough to justify a bullish or bearish call on its own.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Gross Margin tell investors about BR?

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 BR's Gross Margin compare to its sector?

BR's Gross Margin of 38.4% compares to a Technology sector median of 66.3%, placing it in the 14th percentile.

Who are BR's closest peers by Gross Margin?

The closest Technology peers by Gross Margin include: BRZE (65.7%), ADI (67.3%), TSM (67.7%), MDB (72.2%), CRWD (75.3%).

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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.