PFENEUTRAL

Gross Margin

75.4%

Updated 344h ago

Sector Performance

90th percentile

PFE

75.4%

Sector Median

44.7%

Sector Avg

45.2%

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Deep Analysis

Gross margin is the percentage of revenue a company retains after paying the direct costs of producing its goods, so PFE's 75.4% means it keeps $0.754 from each dollar of sales.

That figure places it well above the sector median of 43.9%, ranking in the 90th percentile among peers. The year-over-year change is not available, but the quarter-over-quarter change is a +12.0% increase from the prior quarter's 67.3%. A high level combined with a positive quarterly trend suggests improving pricing power or cost control, which can reduce investment risk relative to peers. However, the metric alone does not guarantee performance, especially given the lack of a longer historical trend. This strong gross margin supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict by showing a competitive advantage, but it is not enough to shift the rating to bullish without broader context.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Gross Margin tell investors about PFE?

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 PFE's closest peers by Gross Margin?

The closest peers by Gross Margin include: WHR (12.7%), JBHT (12.6%), DVN (12.1%), F (11.9%), GM (11.5%).

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.