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FDS Gross Margin Analysis

49.9%

Updated 33h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

Gross margin is the share of revenue left after paying direct production or service-delivery costs, so 49.9% means FDS keeps about half of each sales dollar before other expenses.

Sector Performance

55th percentile

FDS

49.9%

Sector Median

46.6%

Sector Avg

47.6%

Prior Period

51.4%(Apr 2026)

↓ Declining

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Deep Analysis

Gross margin is the share of revenue left after paying direct production or service-delivery costs, so 49.9% means FDS keeps about half of each sales dollar before other expenses.

That margin sits above the sector median of 46.4%, placing FDS at the 55th percentile among peers. The trend is N/A, with year-over-year change and quarter-over-quarter change both reported as N/A, so no direction can be inferred from the provided data. The combination of a margin slightly above the peer midpoint and no available trend offers neither a clear risk signal nor a distinct opportunity. This metric supports the NEUTRAL verdict, as the level is only modestly favorable and the lack of trend leaves the outlook unchanged.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Gross Margin tell investors about FDS?

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 FDS's closest peers by Gross Margin?

The closest peers by Gross Margin include: LVS (46.9%), ORLY (51.4%), MPWR (55.2%), NEM (56.0%), REI (56.0%).

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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.