MSINEUTRAL

MSI Gross Margin Analysis

50.2%

Updated 633h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

Gross margin is the percentage of revenue left after subtracting the direct costs of producing goods or services, so 50.2% means MSI keeps $0.502 of every sales dollar before other expenses.

Sector Performance

55th percentile

MSI

50.2%

Sector Median

46.6%

Sector Avg

47.6%

Prior Period

47.4%(May 2026)

↑ Improving

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Deep Analysis

Gross margin is the percentage of revenue left after subtracting the direct costs of producing goods or services, so 50.2% means MSI keeps $0.502 of every sales dollar before other expenses.

That level sits above the sector median of 44.7%, placing MSI in the 58th percentile among sector peers, or slightly better than most. Trend data is not available: the year-over-year change is N/A and the quarter-over-quarter change is N/A, so no direction can be established. Without a trend, the combination of a moderately above-average margin and no historical movement offers limited new insight into future performance. The main risk is that a single snapshot cannot distinguish an improving margin from a deteriorating one. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict because the level is solid but unremarkable, and the absence of trend data removes any clear upside or downside signal.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Gross Margin tell investors about MSI?

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 MSI's closest peers by Gross Margin?

The closest peers by Gross Margin include: LVS (46.9%), ORLY (51.4%), MPWR (55.2%), NEM (56.0%), REI (56.0%).

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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.