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PLD Gross Margin Analysis

73.8%

Updated 276h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

Gross margin, which shows the percentage of revenue retained after deducting the direct costs of providing a service or product, currently stands at 73.8% for PLD.

Sector Performance

88th percentile

PLD

73.8%

Sector Median

44.6%

Sector Avg

45.5%

Prior Period

10.1%(Apr 2026)

↑ Improving

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Deep Analysis

Gross margin, which shows the percentage of revenue retained after deducting the direct costs of providing a service or product, currently stands at 73.8% for PLD.

This is well above the sector median of 44.7%, placing the company in the 89th percentile among its peers. Trend data is not available: the year-over-year change, quarter-over-quarter change, and the direction over the last eight quarters are all listed as N/A, with only a single historical value of 73.8% reported. Without any trend information, the combination of an exceptionally high margin level with zero context on stability or direction introduces uncertainty — the strong current performance could be either sustainable or temporary. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as the high margin alone is a positive signal, but the lack of trend data prevents a stronger conclusion about the stock’s investment risk or opportunity.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Gross Margin tell investors about PLD?

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 PLD'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.