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Gross Margin

85.3%

Higher than 89% of Technology sector peers

Updated 318h ago

Sector Performance

89th percentile

PTC

85.3%

Sector Median

65.2%

Sector Avg

60.4%

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Deep Analysis

A company's gross margin is the percentage of revenue it keeps after paying direct costs to produce its goods or services, making 85.3% a very high figure.

This exceeds the technology sector median of 65.3% and places PTC in the 89th percentile among its peers, indicating strong pricing power or cost efficiency. Over the last eight quarters the metric has been stable, with no year-over-year comparison available and a quarter-over-quarter increase of 1.8% from the prior value of 83.8%. A high gross margin combined with a stable trend typically implies lower business risk, suggesting the company can consistently generate profit from its revenue. This high level and steady pattern do not contradict the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as the margin strength is already reflected in the stock's positioning and does not signal a new opportunity or threat.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Gross Margin tell investors about PTC?

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 PTC's Gross Margin compare to its sector?

PTC's Gross Margin of 85.3% compares to a Technology sector median of 65.2%, placing it in the 89th percentile.

Who are PTC's closest peers by Gross Margin?

The closest Technology peers by Gross Margin include: ONTO (50.1%), SHOP (48.8%), LSPD (44.4%), GRAB (43.4%), APLD (42.5%).

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.