CSGPNEUTRAL

Gross Margin

78.1%

Updated 152h ago

Sector Performance

92th percentile

CSGP

78.1%

Sector Median

44.7%

Sector Avg

45.2%

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Deep Analysis

Gross margin is the percentage of revenue a company keeps after paying the direct costs of producing its goods or services; a Gross Margin of 78.1% means that for every dollar of revenue, the company retains roughly 78 cents as gross profit.

This figure places the company well above the sector median of 44.4%, ranking in the 92nd percentile among its peers, indicating a much higher profitability at the product level. However, the year-over-year change and quarter-over-quarter change are both listed as N/A, and no trend data is provided for the last eight quarters, so there is no information on whether this margin is improving, deteriorating, or stable. Given the absence of any trend direction, the combination of an exceptionally high current level with no trend information offers neither a clear risk nor a clear opportunity—the lack of change data prevents assessing sustainability. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict: the strong current margin is a positive signal, but without any historical or comparative trend, it cannot justify a bullish or bearish deviation from neutral.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Gross Margin tell investors about CSGP?

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 CSGP's closest peers by Gross Margin?

The closest peers by Gross Margin include: WHR (12.7%), JBHT (12.6%), DVN (12.1%), F (11.9%), GM (11.5%).

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.