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STE Gross Margin Analysis

43.9%

Updated 132h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

Gross margin measures the percentage of revenue a company keeps after deducting the cost of making its products, so STE retains $0.439 of every sales dollar.

Sector Performance

49th percentile

STE

43.9%

Sector Median

44.6%

Sector Avg

45.5%

Prior Period

43.8%(Apr 2026)

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Deep Analysis

Gross margin measures the percentage of revenue a company keeps after deducting the cost of making its products, so STE retains $0.439 of every sales dollar.

Its current 43.9% sits just below the sector median of 44.6%, placing STE in the 49th percentile among peers—essentially in the middle of the pack. There is no year-over-year or quarter-over-quarter change to evaluate, and only a single datapoint is available, so no trend can be identified. Without trend information, an investor cannot assess whether margins are improving or declining, which adds uncertainty to any judgment. The combination of a near-median level and absent trend offers neither a clear risk flag nor a distinctive opportunity. This metric neither supports nor contradicts the NEUTRAL verdict; it aligns with that stance by showing STE is typical within its sector without offering directional momentum.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Gross Margin tell investors about STE?

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 STE'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.