Gross Margin
Higher than 60% of Technology sector peers
Updated 1584h ago
Sector Performance
60th percentileMSFT
67.6%
Sector Median
65.3%
Sector Avg
60.9%
Deep Analysis
Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) has a Gross Margin of 67.6% as of April 2026.
This places MSFT in the 60th percentile of the Technology sector, which has a median Gross Margin of 65.3% and a sector average of 60.9%. MSFT's Gross Margin is 3.5% above the sector median. In context: Gross margin reveals pricing power and cost structure. Software companies often sustain 70–80%; manufacturers typically 30–50%. Expansion is a bullish signal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Gross Margin tell investors about MSFT?
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 MSFT's Gross Margin compare to its sector?
MSFT's Gross Margin of 67.6% compares to a Technology sector median of 65.3%, placing it in the 60th percentile.
Who are MSFT's closest peers by Gross Margin?
The closest Technology peers by Gross Margin include: LYFT (47.6%), 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.
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67.6%
Sector Median
65.3%
Sector Avg
60.9%
How MSFT's Gross Margin compares to sector peers.
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