EquinixEQIX -0.67%91 Gross Margin % is 51.47% as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 48.85. GuruFocus rates EQIX with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of $914.08 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 680 REITs companies, Equinix ranks worse than 83.97% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Equinix's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,258 Mil. Equinix's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $2,444 Mil. Therefore, Equinix's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 51.47%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Equinix's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
EQIX'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 47.67 Med: 48.85 Max: 51.15
Current: 51.15
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Equinix was 51.15%. The lowest was 47.67%. And the median was 48.85%.
EQIX's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 83.97% of 680
companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 69.705
vs EQIX: 51.15
Equinix had a gross margin of 51.47% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Equinix was 0.90% per year.
Equinix (NAS:EQIX) Gross Margin % Explanation
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Equinix had a gross margin of 51.47% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
Equinix Gross Margin % Related Terms
Equinix Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Equinix's Gross Margin % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the REIT - Specialty subindustry, Equinix's Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Margin % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Equinix Gross Margin % vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Equinix's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Equinix's Gross Margin % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Equinix (EQIX) has a Gross Margin % of 51.47% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Equinix and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 48.85. Over the past decade, Equinix's Gross Margin % has ranged from 47.67 to 51.15. According to the industry distribution chart, Equinix ranks #571 out of 680 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 84%.
Is Equinix's Gross Margin % too high?
Equinix's current Gross Margin % of 51.47% is near median its 10-year median of 48.85. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 47.67 to a high of 51.15. The REITs industry median Gross Margin % is 69.71. Equinix's value of 51.47% is 26.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Equinix ranks #571 out of 680 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Equinix has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Equinix's Gross Margin % compare to AMT and DLR?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Equinix ranks #571 out of 680 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Equinix in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 69.71. Equinix's value of 51.47% is 26.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Equinix's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 47.67 to 51.15 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 48.85 vs. the industry median of 69.71, Equinix has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Gross Margin % for a REITs company?
The median Gross Margin % among REITs companies is 69.71, based on 680 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Equinix's current Gross Margin % of 51.47% is 26.2% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Equinix and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Gross Margin % is 69.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Equinix's current Gross Margin % is 51.47%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 48.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Equinix stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Equinix (EQIX) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $914.08, compared to a current price of $1,087.61 — trading 19% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 51.47%, which is near median its 10-year median of 48.85 and 26.2% below the REITs industry median of 69.71. Equinix's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 10 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Equinix (EQIX), the current Gross Margin % is 51.47% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Equinix (EQIX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Equinix stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $1,087.61 is trading 19% above its estimated GF Value™ of $914.08.
GuruFocus considers Equinix to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for EQIX:
Gross Margin %: 51.47% (near median its 10-year median of 48.85)
GF Value™: $914.08 vs. price of $1,087.61 (19% above fair value)
Industry Position: 26.2% below the REITs median (#571 of 680)
No single metric tells the full story. See the EQIX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Equinix is one of the leading providers of cloud- and carrier-neutral data centers, offering colocation and interconnection services to hyperscalers and businesses. Equinix operates 270 properties in 77 metropolitan areas across 36 countries, serving over 10,000 customers. About 70% of Equinix's revenue comes from renting physical space, which allows hyperscalers and other clients to store servers, data storage, and networking equipment. The other 30% of revenue is generated primarily through interconnection services (20%) and other managed services (10%).
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