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LSPD Gross Margin Analysis

42.9%

Updated 179h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

Gross margin is the percentage of revenue a company keeps after paying the direct costs of delivering its product, so LSPD’s 42.9% means it retains about 43 cents of every sales dollar for overhead and profit.

Sector Performance

44th percentile

LSPD

42.9%

Sector Median

46.6%

Sector Avg

47.6%

Prior Period

44.4%(Jul 2026)

↓ Declining

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Deep Analysis

This sits below the sector median of 46.4%, placing it in the 45th percentile among peers, meaning roughly half of comparable companies post higher margins. The trend data is limited, with no year-over-year figure available, but the most recent quarter-over-quarter change shows a decline of 3.4% from the prior 44.4% level. The combination of a below-median margin and a recent quarterly drop points to added pressure on profitability, which raises risk for investors hoping for margin expansion. This metric supports the overall CAUTIOUS verdict because the current level trails the sector benchmark and the recent direction is down, offering no evidence of improving cost efficiency.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Gross Margin tell investors about LSPD?

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 LSPD's closest peers by Gross Margin?

The closest peers by Gross Margin include: HII (12.6%), VLO (12.3%), EXPD (12.3%), LMT (12.2%), EPD (12.1%).

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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.