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Gross Margin

25.9%

Updated 416h ago

Sector Performance

20th percentile

UDR

25.9%

Sector Median

44.7%

Sector Avg

45.2%

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Deep Analysis

Gross margin measures the percentage of revenue a company retains after covering the direct costs of delivering its service or product.

UDR’s current gross margin of 25.9% is well below the sector median of 43.2%, placing it in the 21st percentile among peers. Over the last eight quarters, the trend is classified as stable, though the quarter-over-quarter change is -57.9% (no year-over-year data is available), meaning the most recent quarter’s margin dropped sharply from 61.5% to 25.9%. The combination of a low absolute margin far below the peer median and a steep quarterly decline signals elevated near-term risk, as the company may be facing cost pressures or pricing issues. The longer-term stability hinted by the eight-quarter trend does little to offset the concern of such a dramatic single-quarter plunge. This negative performance contradicts the overall NEUTRAL verdict, suggesting that the stock’s valuation may need reassessment if the margin does not recover.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Gross Margin tell investors about UDR?

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 UDR's closest peers by Gross Margin?

The closest peers by Gross Margin include: WHR (12.7%), JBHT (12.6%), DVN (12.1%), F (11.9%), GM (11.5%).

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.