GPNNEUTRAL

Gross Margin

57.1%

Updated 30h ago

Sector Performance

69th percentile

GPN

57.1%

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 producing its goods or services.

At 57.1%, GPN retains over 57 cents of every dollar in sales after covering those costs. This exceeds the sector median of 44.7%, placing GPN in the 69th percentile among its peers—meaning it performs better than 69% of them on this efficiency metric. No trend data are available: the year-over-year change, quarter-over-quarter change, and direction over the last eight quarters are all reported as "N/A" because only a single historical value of 57.1% exists. The combination of a high gross margin relative to the sector with no trend information leaves uncertainty about whether this level is stable, improving, or declining. This lack of trend supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as the current strong position is not contradicted but also not reinforced by any directional evidence.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Gross Margin tell investors about GPN?

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 GPN's closest peers by Gross Margin?

The closest peers by Gross Margin include: EXPD (14.0%), 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.