BXNEUTRAL

Gross Margin

98.5%

Higher than 93% of Financial Services sector peers

Updated 1928h ago

Sector Performance

93th percentile

98.5%

Sector Median

68.5%

Sector Avg

67.7%

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Deep Analysis

Gross margin measures the percentage of revenue a company keeps after subtracting the direct costs of delivering its services.

Blackstone’s current gross margin of 98.5% means it retains nearly all its revenue after paying those costs, which is unusually high. This figure places Blackstone well above the financial-services sector median of 76.6%, ranking it in the 89th percentile among peers. The year-over-year change, quarter-over-quarter change, and last-eight-quarter trend are all marked N/A, so no directional pattern can be assessed from the available data. The combination of an extremely high level and no trend data limits the ability to gauge momentum; the high margin suggests strong pricing power or low variable costs, but without a trend, it is unclear whether that advantage is stable or eroding. This metric supports the NEUTRAL verdict because the exceptional margin alone does not signal a clear upside or downside catalyst—other factors must be weighed to form a directional opinion.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Gross Margin tell investors about BX?

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 BX's Gross Margin compare to its sector?

BX's Gross Margin of 98.5% compares to a Financial Services sector median of 68.5%, placing it in the 93th percentile.

Who are BX's closest peers by Gross Margin?

The closest Financial Services peers by Gross Margin include: SLM (68.5%), SPGI (70.4%), JPM (64.3%), HDB (58.4%), COF (57.8%).

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.