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Gross Margin

69.8%

Updated 176h ago

Sector Performance

87th percentile

VRSK

69.8%

Sector Median

44.7%

Sector Avg

45.2%

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Deep Analysis

Verisk’s gross margin of 69.8% means the company keeps roughly 70 cents of every dollar of revenue after paying direct costs like data acquisition and technology infrastructure—a key measure of pricing power and cost efficiency.

This stands well above the sector median of 44.4%, placing Verisk in the 87th percentile among its industry peers, indicating a substantially stronger profitability profile. Trend data for this metric is not available: both the year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter changes are listed as N/A, and only the most recent quarter’s figure is provided, so no direction can be assessed. The combination of a very high gross margin with no trend information suggests the current strength is an advantage, but it cannot be evaluated for stability or improvement, which limits risk or opportunity conclusions. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict because the margin’s strong level alone does not override unspecified factors that keep the stock rating neutral.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Gross Margin tell investors about VRSK?

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 VRSK'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.