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DLR Gross Margin Analysis

57.3%

Updated 684h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

Gross margin measures the percentage of revenue left after subtracting the cost of goods sold, indicating how efficiently a company produces its core product or service.

Sector Performance

68th percentile

DLR

57.3%

Sector Median

44.6%

Sector Avg

45.5%

Prior Period

-3.8%(Apr 2026)

↑ Improving

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Deep Analysis

Gross margin measures the percentage of revenue left after subtracting the cost of goods sold, indicating how efficiently a company produces its core product or service.

DLR’s current gross margin of 57.3% is above the sector median of 43.9%, placing it in the 67th percentile among sector peers. However, the year-over-year change, quarter-over-quarter change, and eight-quarter trend are all noted as N/A, meaning no comparative data is available to assess direction. Without a trend, the high margin relative to peers suggests a competitive cost advantage but offers no signal of improvement or deterioration. This combination — a strong level with no trend data — limits the ability to identify clear investment risk or opportunity from this metric alone. The elevated margin does not contradict the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as it is a positive attribute but lacks dynamic context needed to shift the rating.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Gross Margin tell investors about DLR?

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 DLR'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.