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LIN Gross Margin Analysis

48.5%

Updated 108h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

Gross margin, the percentage of revenue retained after deducting the cost of goods sold, currently sits at 48.5% for LIN, meaning the company keeps $0.485 of every sales dollar to cover operating expenses and profit.

Sector Performance

56th percentile

LIN

48.5%

Sector Median

44.6%

Sector Avg

45.5%

Prior Period

48.1%(Apr 2026)

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Deep Analysis

This figure beats the sector median of 44.6% and places LIN in the 55th percentile among its peers, indicating above-average profitability. Because the year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter changes are not available, and the trend over the last eight quarters is also not available, there is no data to assess whether this margin is improving or eroding. The combination of a current level above the sector median with no trend information creates a neutral risk profile — the margin is a relative strength, but the lack of directional data prevents any conclusion about momentum or sustainability. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict by confirming that LIN's cost efficiency is solidly competitive, yet without trend evidence it does not warrant a bullish or bearish tilt. Investors should monitor future filings to see if this margin holds or shifts, as the single data point alone does not signal a clear opportunity or risk.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Gross Margin tell investors about LIN?

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 LIN'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.