VRSNNEUTRAL

Gross Margin

88.5%

Updated 488h ago

Sector Performance

98th percentile

VRSN

88.5%

Sector Median

44.7%

Sector Avg

45.2%

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Deep Analysis

VRSN's current gross margin of 88.5% means that for every dollar of revenue, the company retains 88.5 cents after paying the direct costs of providing its services, indicating a very high pricing power and low cost of goods sold relative to revenue.

This figure surpasses the sector median of 43.0% by a wide margin, placing VRSN in the 98th percentile among its sector peers. The trend data is not available — the year-over-year change is N/A, the quarter-over-quarter change is N/A, and the last eight quarters of historical values show only the single current value of 88.5%. Because the level is exceptionally high but the trend is absent, an investor cannot assess whether this margin is stable, improving, or declining, which introduces uncertainty. The high gross margin suggests a potential competitive advantage, but the lack of trend information limits the ability to gauge future risk or opportunity. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict: the strong margin is a positive signal, yet the absence of directional data prevents a bullish or bearish leaning.

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: 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.