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PPL Gross Margin Analysis

43.9%

Higher than 50% of Utilities sector peers

Updated 153h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

Gross margin is the share of revenue left after paying the direct costs of producing electricity, and PPL's 43.9% means it keeps about 43.9 cents per dollar of revenue.

Sector Performance

50th percentile

PPL

43.9%

Sector Median

43.9%

Sector Avg

49.5%

Prior Period

31.0%(May 2026)

↑ Improving

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Deep Analysis

Gross margin is the share of revenue left after paying the direct costs of producing electricity, and PPL's 43.9% means it keeps about 43.9 cents per dollar of revenue.

This sits just below the sector median of 45.0% and places PPL at the 44th percentile

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Gross Margin tell investors about PPL?

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 PPL's Gross Margin compare to its sector?

PPL's Gross Margin of 43.9% compares to a Utilities sector median of 43.9%, placing it in the 50th percentile.

Who are PPL's closest peers by Gross Margin?

The closest Utilities peers by Gross Margin include: LNT (42.6%), ATO (46.0%), PNW (37.9%), PEG (30.6%), NEP (59.9%).

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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.