ZD Gross Margin Analysis
Updated 59h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
Gross margin measures the percentage of revenue a company keeps after paying direct production costs, and at 84.1% it means ZD retains over 84 cents on every dollar of revenue before other expenses.
Sector Performance
95th percentileZD
84.1%
Sector Median
47.4%
Sector Avg
48.1%
Prior Period
83.4%(Jul 2026)
Deep Analysis
Gross margin measures the percentage of revenue a company keeps after paying direct production costs, and at 84.1% it means ZD retains over 84 cents on every dollar of revenue before other expenses.
This sits far above the sector median of 46.9%, placing ZD in the 95th percentile among its peers, indicating a structurally high-margin business model. Trend data is unavailable: year-over-year change, quarter-over-quarter change, and the trailing eight-quarter history are all listed as N/A, so no direction can be confirmed from this metric alone. The combination of an exceptionally high level with no demonstrated trend leaves a mixed picture: the margin provides a strong buffer against cost shocks, but the absence of historical evidence means investors cannot verify stability. This supports the CAUTIOUS overall verdict, because the high absolute margin is reassuring, yet the lack of trend information prevents the confidence needed for a more favorable stance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Gross Margin tell investors about ZD?
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.
Learn More About Gross Margin
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.
Master ZD's Valuation
Get the complete institutional research report covering all fundamental and technical metrics.
View full ZD research report →ZD
84.1%
Sector Median
47.4%
Sector Avg
48.1%
How ZD's Gross Margin compares to sector peers.
Also Analyze
Not financial advice. Research tool only. Data may be delayed.