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SLM Gross Margin Analysis

68.5%

Higher than 50% of Financial Services sector peers

Updated 2553h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

SLM (SLM) has a Gross Margin of 68.5% as of May 2026.

Sector Performance

50th percentile

SLM

68.5%

Sector Median

68.5%

Sector Avg

69.1%

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Deep Analysis

SLM (SLM) has a Gross Margin of 68.5% as of May 2026.

This places SLM in the 50th percentile of the Financial Services sector, which has a median Gross Margin of 68.5% and a sector average of 69.1%. SLM's Gross Margin is 0.0% above the sector median. In context: Gross margin reveals pricing power and cost structure. Software companies often sustain 70–80%; manufacturers typically 30–50%. Expansion is a bullish signal.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Gross Margin tell investors about SLM?

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 SLM's Gross Margin compare to its sector?

SLM's Gross Margin of 68.5% compares to a Financial Services sector median of 68.5%, placing it in the 50th percentile.

Who are SLM's closest peers by Gross Margin?

The closest Financial Services peers by Gross Margin include: JPM (64.3%), IBN (73.6%), CACC (63.0%), HDB (58.4%), COF (57.8%).

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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.