IPG Gross Margin Analysis
Updated 4155h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
IPG's gross margin of 18.5% trails its sector median of 41.0%, placing it at the 15th percentile among industry peers.
Sector Performance
10th percentileIPG
18.5%
Sector Median
47.4%
Sector Avg
48.1%
Deep Analysis
IPG's gross margin of 18.5% trails its sector median of 41.0%, placing it at the 15th percentile among industry peers.
The metric has remained flat over the past four quarters, showing no improvement trajectory. This margin structure reflects the lower profitability baseline typical of advertising and marketing services businesses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Gross Margin tell investors about IPG?
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.
Learn More About Gross Margin
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.
Master IPG's Valuation
Get the complete institutional research report covering all fundamental and technical metrics.
View full IPG research report →IPG
18.5%
Sector Median
47.4%
Sector Avg
48.1%
How IPG's Gross Margin compares to sector peers.
Also Analyze
Not financial advice. Research tool only. Data may be delayed.