Planet Labs PBCPL.WS 55 Gross Margin % is 53.53% as of Apr. 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 49.15. GuruFocus rates PL.WS with a GF Score™ of 55/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 342 Aerospace & Defense companies, Planet Labs PBC ranks better than 85.96% on this metric.
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
Planet Labs PBC had a gross margin of 53.53% for the quarter that ended in Apr. 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.
Planet Labs PBC Gross Margin % Related Terms
Planet Labs PBC Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Planet Labs PBC'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.
PL.WS vs ARXS, BWXT, TXT: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Planet Labs PBC'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.
Planet Labs PBC Gross Margin % vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Planet Labs PBC's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Planet Labs PBC'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.
Planet Labs PBC (PL.WS) has a Gross Margin % of 53.53% as of Apr. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Planet Labs PBC and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 49.15. According to the industry distribution chart, Planet Labs PBC ranks #48 out of 342 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 14%.
Is Planet Labs PBC's Gross Margin % too high?
Planet Labs PBC's current Gross Margin % of 53.53% is near median its 10-year median of 49.15. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Gross Margin % is 26.65. Planet Labs PBC's value of 53.53% is 100.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Planet Labs PBC ranks #48 out of 342 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Planet Labs PBC has a GF Score™ of 55/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Planet Labs PBC's Gross Margin % compare to ARXS and BWXT?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Planet Labs PBC ranks #48 out of 342 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Planet Labs PBC in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.65. Planet Labs PBC's value of 53.53% is 100.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 49.15 vs. the industry median of 26.65, Planet Labs PBC has consistently been above 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 an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Gross Margin % among Aerospace & Defense companies is 26.65, based on 342 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. Planet Labs PBC's current Gross Margin % of 53.53% is 100.9% above 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 Planet Labs PBC and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Planet Labs PBC's current Gross Margin % is 53.53%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 49.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Planet Labs PBC stock overvalued right now?
Planet Labs PBC (PL.WS) has a current Gross Margin % of 53.53%. The current Gross Margin % is 53.53%, which is near median its 10-year median of 49.15 and 100.9% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 26.65. Planet Labs PBC's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 2 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 Planet Labs PBC (PL.WS), the current Gross Margin % is 53.53% as of Apr. 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.
Planet Labs PBC is an Earth-imaging company. It uses space to help life on Earth by imaging the world every day and making change visible, accessible, and actionable. Its platform includes imagery, insights, and machine learning that empower companies, governments, and communities around the world to make timely decisions about the evolving world. Its solutions are Broad Area Management. Its products are Planet Monitoring, Planet Tasking, Planet Analytic Feeds, Planetary Variables, Planet Basemaps, Planet Insights, and Platform Pricing. The group provides solutions to the Agriculture Science Program, Energy & Infrastructure, Forestry & Land Use, Mapping, Sustainability, Maritime, Civil Government, U.S. State and Local, Europe, Planet Federal, Defense & Intelligence, and Armed Services.
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