VZNEUTRAL

Gross Margin

60.3%

Updated 8h ago

Sector Performance

73th percentile

60.3%

Sector Median

44.7%

Sector Avg

45.2%

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Deep Analysis

Gross margin is the percentage of revenue a company keeps after paying the direct costs of producing its goods or services.

VZ’s current gross margin of 60.3% is well above the sector median of 44.7%, placing it in the 73rd percentile among its peers—meaning it retains a higher share of revenue than roughly three‑quarters of similar companies. No year‑over‑year or quarter‑over‑quarter change data is available (both listed as N/A), and there is no historical trend for the last eight quarters, so the direction of the metric cannot be assessed. Without any trend information, the strong absolute level suggests a stable cost advantage, but the lack of movement data makes it impossible to gauge whether this advantage is improving or eroding. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict: the high gross margin relative to peers is a positive, but the absence of trend data prevents drawing a stronger bullish or bearish conclusion.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Gross Margin tell investors about VZ?

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 VZ'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.