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D Gross Margin Analysis

44.2%

Updated 204h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

The current gross margin of 44.2% means that for every dollar of revenue, the company keeps 44.2 cents after paying the direct costs of producing its goods or services.

Sector Performance

49th percentile

44.2%

Sector Median

44.6%

Sector Avg

45.5%

Prior Period

51.6%(May 2026)

↓ Declining

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Deep Analysis

The current gross margin of 44.2% means that for every dollar of revenue, the company keeps 44.2 cents after paying the direct costs of producing its goods or services.

This metric sits slightly below the sector median of 44.7%, and the company ranks at the 49th percentile among sector peers — placing it essentially in the middle of the pack. Trend information is not available: the year-over-year change is listed as N/A, the quarter-over-quarter change is N/A, and there is only a single historical data point (44.2%), so no trend can be assessed. The combination of an average gross margin level with no observable trend offers neither a clear competitive advantage nor a warning sign, implying a neutral risk-opportunity profile. This metric directly supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as the gross margin is neither unusually high to suggest pricing power nor unusually low to indicate cost pressure.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Gross Margin tell investors about D?

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 D'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.