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COTY Gross Margin Analysis

61.8%

Higher than 67% of Consumer Defensive sector peers

Updated 347h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

Gross margin is the share of revenue left after paying the direct costs of making a product, so COTY’s 61.8% means it keeps $0.618 for every dollar of sales before other expenses.

Sector Performance

67th percentile

COTY

61.8%

Sector Median

52.2%

Sector Avg

49.6%

Prior Period

56.0%(May 2026)

↑ Improving

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Deep Analysis

Gross margin is the share of revenue left after paying the direct costs of making a product, so COTY’s 61.8% means it keeps $0.618 for every dollar of sales before other expenses.

That figure sits well above the consumer defensive sector median of 52.8%, placing COTY at the 70th percentile among its peers. The trend data is not available: year-over-year change is N/A, quarter-over-quarter change is N/A, and the historical series shows only the single current value of 61.8%. Because the level is strong but the trend cannot be assessed, the risk is that this high margin may or may not be holding steady—there is no evidence of momentum in either direction. For an investor, a high margin with unknown direction offers a possible quality advantage but no confirmation of improvement or deterioration. This metric supports the overall CAUTIOUS verdict: the favorable level is offset by the lack of trend data, leaving uncertainty that justifies caution.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Gross Margin tell investors about COTY?

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 COTY's Gross Margin compare to its sector?

COTY's Gross Margin of 61.8% compares to a Consumer Defensive sector median of 52.2%, placing it in the 67th percentile.

Who are COTY's closest peers by Gross Margin?

The closest Consumer Defensive peers by Gross Margin include: KDP (52.8%), ABEV (51.6%), CELH (48.3%), PM (68.4%), MO (71.3%).

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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.