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Gross Margin

47.6%

Higher than 21% of Technology sector peers

Updated 94h ago

Sector Performance

21th percentile

LYFT

47.6%

Sector Median

65.2%

Sector Avg

60.6%

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Deep Analysis

Gross margin, which is the percentage of revenue remaining after deducting the direct costs of providing rides and services, currently stands at 47.6%.

This is well below the Technology sector median of 65.2%, placing Lyft in the 21st percentile among its sector peers. No trend data is available: the year-over-year change and quarter-over-quarter change are both listed as N/A, and only a single historical value of 47.6% is provided. The absence of a trend means there is no information on whether margins are improving or worsening, so the investment risk stems solely from the low level relative to peers. The combination of a below-median margin with no directional change suggests a neutral risk profile—neither a clear competitive advantage nor a recent deterioration. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as the weak position versus peers is balanced by the lack of negative movement, making it a neither bullish nor bearish signal by itself.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Gross Margin tell investors about LYFT?

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 LYFT's Gross Margin compare to its sector?

LYFT's Gross Margin of 47.6% compares to a Technology sector median of 65.2%, placing it in the 21th percentile.

Who are LYFT's closest peers by Gross Margin?

The closest Technology peers by Gross Margin include: FORM (47.9%), COHU (46.3%), UBER (45.0%), LSPD (44.4%), GRAB (43.4%).

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.