EXPENEUTRAL

Gross Margin

89.0%

Updated 248h ago

Sector Performance

99th percentile

EXPE

89.0%

Sector Median

44.7%

Sector Avg

45.2%

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Deep Analysis

Gross margin measures the percentage of revenue a company keeps after paying the direct costs of providing its service — a higher number indicates stronger pricing power or lower operating costs.

EXPE’s current Gross Margin of 89.0% far exceeds the sector median of 44.4%, placing it in the 99th percentile among peers. The metric has been stable over the last eight quarters; the year-over-year change is not available, but the quarter-over-quarter change is +8.1%. A very high and stable gross margin suggests the company has a durable competitive advantage with minimal cost pressure, which may reduce investment risk. However, given the overall NEUTRAL verdict — which likely accounts for other factors such as growth or valuation — this metric does not strongly contradict or support that view, as a stellar gross margin alone does not guarantee attractive returns. In short, the margin level is a positive sign, but it is consistent with a neutral stance when weighed against the full picture.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Gross Margin tell investors about EXPE?

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 EXPE'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.