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PSA Gross Margin Analysis

72.1%

Higher than 80% of Real Estate sector peers

Updated 393h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

Gross margin is the share of revenue left after paying direct costs, and at 72.1% it means PSA retains $0.721 for every dollar of sales before other expenses.

Sector Performance

80th percentile

PSA

72.1%

Sector Median

68.8%

Sector Avg

58.9%

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Deep Analysis

Gross margin is the share of revenue left after paying direct costs, and at 72.1% it means PSA retains $0.721 for every dollar of sales before other expenses.

That figure sits above the sector median of 71.0%, placing PSA at the 57th percentile among real estate peers, so the company is moderately more profitable at the gross level than most competitors. The trend is unavailable: the year-over-year change is N/A, the quarter-over-quarter change is N/A, and there is no data for the last eight quarters, leaving only the single current value of 72.1%. Because the level is slightly above the sector norm but no direction of change can be observed, the metric offers neither a rising nor a falling signal for future performance. This combination suggests limited insight into momentum, with the above-median margin providing a mild positive anchor but no evidence of improvement or deterioration. The gross margin therefore does not contradict the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as it supports a balanced view rather than a bullish or bearish lean.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Gross Margin tell investors about PSA?

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 PSA's Gross Margin compare to its sector?

PSA's Gross Margin of 72.1% compares to a Real Estate sector median of 68.8%, placing it in the 80th percentile.

Who are PSA's closest peers by Gross Margin?

The closest Real Estate peers by Gross Margin include: AVB (67.7%), REG (69.8%), ARE (66.6%), AMT (73.9%), AMH (3.5%).

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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.