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NDAQ Gross Margin Analysis

40.3%

Updated 132h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

Gross margin measures the percentage of revenue a company keeps after covering the direct costs of producing its goods or services—essentially, how much profit it makes on each dollar of sales before other expenses.

Sector Performance

44th percentile

NDAQ

40.3%

Sector Median

44.6%

Sector Avg

45.5%

Prior Period

44.8%(Jul 2026)

↓ Declining

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Deep Analysis

At 40.3%, NDAQ’s gross margin sits below the sector median of 44.6%, placing the company in the 44th percentile among its peers, meaning roughly 56% of competitors have higher gross margins. No year-over-year figure is available, but the most recent quarter shows a sharp decline of 10.0% from the prior quarter’s 44.8% to 40.3%. The combination of a below-median level and a steep quarterly drop suggests the company is losing pricing power or facing rising input costs, which elevates near-term risk and may pressure profitability. This metric contradicts a bullish outlook but aligns with the overall NEUTRAL verdict because the margin is not critically low, yet the negative trend warrants caution without triggering an outright sell signal.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Gross Margin tell investors about NDAQ?

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 NDAQ's closest peers by Gross Margin?

The closest peers by Gross Margin include: MSCI (82.7%), SYF (82.7%), EA (82.8%), THC (83.4%), INTU (83.9%).

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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.