CTSH Gross Margin Analysis
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Key Takeaway
Gross margin is the percentage of revenue a company keeps after paying the direct costs of producing its goods or services; CTSH’s current gross margin of 32.8% means it retains about 32.8 cents of every dollar of revenue after those production costs.
Sector Performance
25th percentileCTSH
33.4%
Sector Median
47.4%
Sector Avg
48.1%
Prior Period
32.8%(Jul 2026)
Deep Analysis
Gross margin is the percentage of revenue a company keeps after paying the direct costs of producing its goods or services; CTSH’s current gross margin of 32.8% means it retains about 32.8 cents of every dollar of revenue after those production costs.
This is below the sector median of 44.6%, placing CTSH in the 28th percentile among its sector peers, indicating lower profitability from its core operations than most competitors. No year-over-year or quarter-over-quarter change data is available, and the trend over the last eight quarters is also listed as N/A, so no directional movement can be assessed. The combination of a below-median gross margin with no trend data suggests a potential risk of weaker pricing power or higher input costs, but without a historical pattern, the risk is not confirmed. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as the below-median level warrants caution while the absence of a deteriorating trend avoids a bearish signal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Gross Margin tell investors about CTSH?
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.
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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.
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33.4%
Sector Median
47.4%
Sector Avg
48.1%
How CTSH's Gross Margin compares to sector peers.
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