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Dolby Laboratories's gross profit for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $265 Mil. Dolby Laboratories's gross profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $1,187 Mil.
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
Dolby Laboratories had a gross margin of 86.78% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
Dolby Laboratories Gross Profit Related Terms
Dolby Laboratories Gross Profit Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Dolby Laboratories's Gross Profit 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 Specialty Business Services subindustry, Dolby Laboratories's Gross Profit, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Profit 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.
Dolby Laboratories Gross Profit vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Dolby Laboratories's Gross Profit distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dolby Laboratories's Gross Profit falls into.
Gross Profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $1,187 Mil.
Gross Profit is the numerator in the calculation of Gross Margin.
* 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.
Dolby Laboratories (DLB) has a Gross Profit of $1,187 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Dolby Laboratories and its competitors.
Is Dolby Laboratories' Gross Profit too high?
Dolby Laboratories' current Gross Profit is $1,187 Mil. Overall, Dolby Laboratories has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dolby Laboratories' Gross Profit compare to AZZ and UNF?
Dolby Laboratories' Gross Profit of $1,187 Mil can be compared against companies in the Business Services industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Gross Profit for a Business Services company?
A good Gross Profit depends on the Business Services industry context. However, Gross Profit should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Gross Profit mean?
A high Gross Profit can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Dolby Laboratories and its competitors. Dolby Laboratories's current Gross Profit is $1,187 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dolby Laboratories stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dolby Laboratories (DLB) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $82.34, compared to a current price of $65.27 — trading 20.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Profit is $1,187 Mil. Dolby Laboratories' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Profit calculated?
Gross Profit is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Dolby Laboratories (DLB), the current Gross Profit is $1,187 Mil as of Jun. 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 Dolby Laboratories (DLB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dolby Laboratories stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $65.27 is trading 20.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $82.34.
GuruFocus considers Dolby Laboratories to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for DLB:
Gross Profit: $1,187 Mil
GF Value™: $82.34 vs. price of $65.27 (20.7% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DLB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Dolby Laboratories Inc. develops technologies that enhance audio and video capture, transmission, and playback, enabling high-quality experiences across movies, TV, music, sports, and more. The company designs and manufactures audio, imaging, accessibility, and related hardware and software mainly for cinema, including digital cinema servers and media encryption and packaging tools. It generates the majority of its revenue by licensing its technology, brand, and patents to device manufacturers and by selling cinema hardware and services. It operates as a single reportable segment, with revenue derived mainly from licensing and, to a lesser extent, from premium cinema technologies, across the United States and international markets.
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