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CPT Gross Margin Analysis

61.2%

Updated 273h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

Gross margin measures the percentage of revenue left after covering the direct costs of delivering a property, and at 61.2%, CPT retains that share as profit before operating expenses.

Sector Performance

71th percentile

CPT

61.2%

Sector Median

46.6%

Sector Avg

47.6%

Prior Period

-15.4%(May 2026)

↑ Improving

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Deep Analysis

Gross margin measures the percentage of revenue left after covering the direct costs of delivering a property, and at 61.2%, CPT retains that share as profit before operating expenses.

This figure sits above the sector median of 46.4%, placing the company in the 72th percentile among peers. The trend is N/A: no year-over-year or quarter-over-quarter change is provided, and the only historical value listed is the current 61.2%. A high margin relative to peers suggests efficient cost control, but the complete absence of trend data leaves no way to know if this level is stable, improving, or deteriorating. That uncertainty raises investment risk, because future margin direction is unknown even though the current standing is favorable. This metric does not contradict the overall CAUTIOUS verdict; it is compatible with caution, as a single-point reading cannot confirm a durable competitive edge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Gross Margin tell investors about CPT?

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 CPT'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.