Gross Margin
Higher than 60% of Technology sector peers
Updated 22h ago
Sector Performance
60th percentileMSFT
67.6%
Sector Median
62.2%
Sector Avg
60.4%
Deep Analysis
Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) has a Gross Margin of 67.6% as of May 2026.
This places MSFT in the 60th percentile of the Technology sector, which has a median Gross Margin of 62.2% and a sector average of 60.4%. MSFT's Gross Margin is 8.7% 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 62.2%, placing it in the 60th percentile.
Who are MSFT's closest peers by Gross Margin?
The closest Technology peers by Gross Margin include: FORM (47.9%), LYFT (47.6%), UBER (45.0%), GRAB (43.4%), LSPD (42.8%).
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
62.2%
Sector Avg
60.4%
How MSFT's Gross Margin compares to sector peers.
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