VRSN Gross Margin Analysis
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Key Takeaway
Gross margin measures the percentage of revenue a company retains after subtracting the direct costs of producing its goods or services; at 88.5%, VRSN keeps roughly 88.5 cents of every dollar as gross profit.
Sector Performance
98th percentileVRSN
88.5%
Sector Median
46.6%
Sector Avg
47.6%
Deep Analysis
Gross margin measures the percentage of revenue a company retains after subtracting the direct costs of producing its goods or services; at 88.5%, VRSN keeps roughly 88.5 cents of every dollar as gross profit.
This figure places VRSN in the 98th percentile among its sector peers, far above the sector median of 44.6%, indicating a level of pricing power or cost advantage that is exceptional relative to competitors. The trend data for this metric is not available—year-over-year change, quarter-over-quarter change, and the last eight quarters are all listed as “N/A,” and only a single historical value of 88.5% is provided. Because the current margin is very high but no trend direction exists, the investment implication is that the stock carries low risk from margin compression, yet there is no evidence of recent improvement or deterioration to guide forward expectations. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict; the extraordinary margin level is a clear positive, but the absence of trend information and other unassessed factors keep the overall stance balanced.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Gross Margin tell investors about VRSN?
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 VRSN's closest peers by Gross Margin?
The closest peers by Gross Margin include: LVS (46.9%), ORLY (51.4%), MPWR (55.2%), NEM (56.0%), REI (56.0%).
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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.
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88.5%
Sector Median
46.6%
Sector Avg
47.6%
How VRSN's Gross Margin compares to sector peers.
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