PG Gross Margin Analysis
Higher than 0% of CONSUMER DEFENSIVE sector peers
Updated 81h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
Gross margin is the share of revenue left after paying direct production costs, so at 48.5% PG keeps $0.485 of each sales dollar before other expenses.
Sector Performance
0th percentilePG
48.5%
Sector Median
48.5%
Sector Avg
48.5%
Prior Period
49.5%(Aug 2026)
Deep Analysis
Gross margin is the share of revenue left after paying direct production costs, so at 48.5% PG keeps $0.485 of each sales dollar before other expenses.
This sits exactly at the sector median of 48.5%, putting PG in the 0th percentile among sector peers, meaning no peer trails it. The trailing data show the metric is N/A for the 8-quarter trend, with the year-over-year change also N/A, but quarter-over-quarter the margin fell 2.0% from 49.5% to 48.5%. A margin at the sector norm with a recent quarterly decline suggests the company is keeping pace with peers but losing some pricing power or cost efficiency. The negative QoQ movement adds a mild risk of further compression, while the level still anchors it to the sector average. This combination supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict: the margin does not signal an edge or a clear weakness beyond the latest quarter.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Gross Margin tell investors about PG?
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 PG's Gross Margin compare to its sector?
PG's Gross Margin of 48.5% compares to a CONSUMER DEFENSIVE sector median of 48.5%, placing it in the 0th percentile.
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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.
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48.5%
Sector Median
48.5%
Sector Avg
48.5%
How PG's Gross Margin compares to sector peers.
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