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KDP Gross Margin Analysis

52.8%

Higher than 56% of Consumer Defensive sector peers

Updated 395h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

Gross margin is the share of revenue left after paying the direct costs of making and delivering a product, here 52.8% of each dollar.

Sector Performance

56th percentile

KDP

52.8%

Sector Median

52.2%

Sector Avg

49.6%

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Deep Analysis

Gross margin is the share of revenue left after paying the direct costs of making and delivering a product, here 52.8% of each dollar.

That figure exactly matches the sector median of 52.8%, placing KDP at the 50th percentile among Consumer Defensive peers, so it is neither a cost-leader nor a laggard. Trend data are not available: the year-over-year change is N/A, the quarter-over-quarter change is N/A, and the last eight quarters show no reported pattern. With a level that is perfectly average and no directional trend to assess, the margin offers neither a rising tailwind nor a deteriorating headwind for the business. This neutral level and missing trend mean the metric does not add incremental risk or opportunity beyond the sector baseline. Therefore, the gross margin is consistent with the overall NEUTRAL verdict, neither confirming a reason to buy nor a reason to sell.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Gross Margin tell investors about KDP?

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 KDP's Gross Margin compare to its sector?

KDP's Gross Margin of 52.8% compares to a Consumer Defensive sector median of 52.2%, placing it in the 56th percentile.

Who are KDP's closest peers by Gross Margin?

The closest Consumer Defensive peers by Gross Margin include: ABEV (51.6%), CELH (48.3%), COTY (61.8%), PM (68.4%), MO (71.3%).

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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.