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FIS Gross Margin Analysis

33.6%

Updated 156h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

FIS's gross margin of 33.6% means that for every dollar of revenue, the company keeps about 33.6 cents after paying the direct costs of producing its services, with the rest covering other expenses.

Sector Performance

29th percentile

FIS

33.6%

Sector Median

44.6%

Sector Avg

45.5%

Prior Period

38.3%(Apr 2026)

↓ Declining

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Deep Analysis

FIS's gross margin of 33.6% means that for every dollar of revenue, the company keeps about 33.6 cents after paying the direct costs of producing its services, with the rest covering other expenses.

This figure sits well below the sector median of 44.6%, placing FIS in the 29th percentile among its peers — indicating that its gross profitability is weaker than the majority of comparable companies. The trend is not available: both the year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter changes are marked as N/A, and the last eight quarters show no directional data to assess. Without a trend, the low absolute level of gross margin points to a potential competitive disadvantage, but the lack of historical movement makes it impossible to judge if this is deteriorating or improving. This metric contradicts a NEUTRAL overall verdict because the below-median gross margin typically signals pricing pressure or higher input costs, which raises caution rather than neutrality.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Gross Margin tell investors about FIS?

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 FIS'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.