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CB Gross Margin Analysis

46.4%

Updated 2268h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

With a gross margin of 46.4%, for every dollar of revenue the company keeps roughly 46 cents after paying for the direct costs of providing its services.

Sector Performance

53th percentile

46.4%

Sector Median

44.6%

Sector Avg

45.5%

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Deep Analysis

With a gross margin of 46.4%, for every dollar of revenue the company keeps roughly 46 cents after paying for the direct costs of providing its services.

This is slightly above the sector median of 43.6%, placing it in the 53rd percentile among peers. The metric has been perfectly stable over the last eight quarters, with a year-over-year change of +0.0% and a quarter-over-quarter change of +0.0%. The combination of a level just above the sector median and a flat trend suggests no recent improvement or deterioration in pricing power or cost control, offering limited upside opportunity but also no immediate downside risk. This directly supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as the gross margin is unremarkable and contributes neither an alarm nor a catalyst.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Gross Margin tell investors about CB?

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 CB's closest peers by Gross Margin?

The closest peers by Gross Margin include: MSCI (82.7%), SYF (82.7%), EA (82.8%), THC (83.4%), INTU (83.9%).

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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.