HSBCCAUTIOUS

Gross Margin

56.5%

Higher than 36% of Financial Services sector peers

Updated 1076h ago

Sector Performance

36th percentile

HSBC

56.5%

Sector Median

68.5%

Sector Avg

67.7%

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Deep Analysis

HSBC Holdings plc (HSBC) has a Gross Margin of 56.5% as of May 2026.

This places HSBC in the 36th percentile of the Financial Services sector, which has a median Gross Margin of 68.5% and a sector average of 67.7%. HSBC's Gross Margin is 17.5% below the sector median. In context: Gross margin reveals pricing power and cost structure. Software companies often sustain 70–80%; manufacturers typically 30–50%. Expansion is a bullish signal.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Gross Margin tell investors about HSBC?

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.

How does HSBC's Gross Margin compare to its sector?

HSBC's Gross Margin of 56.5% compares to a Financial Services sector median of 68.5%, placing it in the 36th percentile.

Who are HSBC's closest peers by Gross Margin?

The closest Financial Services peers by Gross Margin include: CACC (63.0%), HDB (58.4%), COF (57.8%), AFL (57.5%), PFG (53.9%).

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.