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ICE Gross Margin Analysis

60.9%

Updated 36h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

The current gross margin of 60.9% means that for every dollar of revenue, ICE keeps $0.609 after subtracting the direct costs of producing its services.

Sector Performance

73th percentile

ICE

60.9%

Sector Median

44.6%

Sector Avg

45.5%

Prior Period

81.2%(May 2026)

↓ Declining

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Deep Analysis

The current gross margin of 60.9% means that for every dollar of revenue, ICE keeps $0.609 after subtracting the direct costs of producing its services.

This is higher than the sector median of 44.4%, ranking ICE in the 74th percentile among its peers. However, the trend is decreasing over the last eight quarters, with a quarter-over-quarter decline of 25.0% from 81.2% to 60.9%; year-over-year change is not available. The combination of a still-high margin level with a sharp recent drop implies an opportunity if the decline reverses, but also risk if the downward trend persists. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict: the strong relative position is offset by the negative momentum, leaning toward neither a clear buy nor sell.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Gross Margin tell investors about ICE?

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 ICE'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.