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GPN Gross Margin Analysis

61.0%

Updated 417h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

Gross margin is the share of revenue left after paying direct production costs, so 61.0% means GPN keeps $0.61 of every sales dollar before other expenses.

Sector Performance

71th percentile

GPN

61.0%

Sector Median

46.6%

Sector Avg

47.6%

Prior Period

57.1%(Jul 2026)

↑ Improving

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Deep Analysis

Gross margin is the share of revenue left after paying direct production costs, so 61.0% means GPN keeps $0.61 of every sales dollar before other expenses.

That figure sits well above the sector median of 46.4%, placing GPN at the 71st percentile among peers—meaning it is more profitable at the gross level than roughly seven in ten comparable companies. The year-over-year change is not available, and no eight-quarter trend is provided, but the quarter-over-quarter change is +6.8%, rising from 57.1% to 61.0% in the most recent period. The combination of a high absolute margin and a recent sequential improvement points to a favorable cost structure, though the missing yearly and multi-quarter data limits how strongly you can rely on that momentum. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict rather than contradicting it: the strong level and recent gain are positives, but they are not enough on their own to justify a bullish stance, especially with limited trend visibility.

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: 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.