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SYK Gross Margin Analysis

63.3%

Updated 252h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

Gross margin is the percentage of revenue a company keeps after paying the direct costs of making its products — a higher number generally means stronger pricing power or lower production costs.

Sector Performance

78th percentile

SYK

63.3%

Sector Median

44.6%

Sector Avg

45.5%

Prior Period

65.2%(Apr 2026)

↓ Declining

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Deep Analysis

Gross margin is the percentage of revenue a company keeps after paying the direct costs of making its products — a higher number generally means stronger pricing power or lower production costs.

At 63.3%, Stryker's gross margin sits well above the sector median of 44.7%, placing it in the 78th percentile among its industry peers. The trend data for this metric is not available — the year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter changes are both listed as N/A, and only a single historical value of 63.3% is provided. Because no trend exists, the investment implication relies solely on the current high level, which suggests Stryker holds a durable cost advantage relative to peers but offers no signal about whether that advantage is improving or eroding. This singular data point neither creates a clear risk nor a clear opportunity, making it a neutral factor. It supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as the strong margin level is positive but the lack of trend prevents any stronger conviction.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Gross Margin tell investors about SYK?

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 SYK'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.