OWLNEUTRAL

Gross Margin

50.1%

Higher than 27% of Financial Services sector peers

Updated 22h ago

Sector Performance

27th percentile

OWL

50.1%

Sector Median

68.5%

Sector Avg

67.7%

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Deep Analysis

Gross margin measures the percentage of revenue a company retains after deducting the cost of goods sold, indicating how efficiently it produces its services.

Current gross margin of 50.1% is well below the Financial Services sector median of 68.5%, placing Blue Owl Capital in the bottom 27th percentile among its peers. Year-over-year change is not available, but quarter-over-quarter the metric dropped by 43.0% from 87.9% to 50.1%, a steep decline over a single period. The combination of a sub‑median level and a sharp quarterly contraction signals elevated near‑term pressure on profitability that could increase investment risk. This weak performance partly contradicts the overall NEUTRAL verdict, although the limited historical data prevents a full assessment of the trend’s durability.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Gross Margin tell investors about OWL?

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 OWL's Gross Margin compare to its sector?

OWL's Gross Margin of 50.1% compares to a Financial Services sector median of 68.5%, placing it in the 27th percentile.

Who are OWL's closest peers by Gross Margin?

The closest Financial Services peers by Gross Margin include: CACC (63.0%), HDB (58.4%), COF (57.8%), AFL (57.5%), HSBC (56.5%).

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.