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ZD Gross Margin Analysis

84.1%

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 percentile

ZD

84.1%

Sector Median

47.4%

Sector Avg

48.1%

Prior Period

83.4%(Jul 2026)

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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.

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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ZD

84.1%

Sector Median

47.4%

Sector Avg

48.1%

How ZD's Gross Margin compares to sector peers.

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