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Gross Margin

18.5%

Updated 1925h ago

Sector Performance

12th percentile

IPG

18.5%

Sector Median

44.7%

Sector Avg

45.2%

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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.

Who are IPG'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.