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Apple Inc. (AAPL) Gross Margin: 46.91%

Is Apple Inc.’s gross margin high or low?

Apple Inc.'s gross margin of 46.91% is in line with its 5-year average of 44.47%, near the high end of its 5-year range (41.78%–46.91%).

The gross margin for Apple Inc. (AAPL) is 46.91% as of Tuesday, June 9, 2026. It is above its 12-month average by 0.75% (46.56%).

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46.91%+1.51% 1Y
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AAPL Gross Margin Metrics

GROSS MARGIN

46.91%

GROSS MARGIN AVG TTM

46.56%

GROSS MARGIN AVG 3Y

45.75%

GROSS MARGIN AVG 5Y

44.47%

GROSS MARGIN AVG 10Y

41.43%

GROSS MARGIN AVG 15Y

40.99%

GROSS MARGIN AVG 20Y

39.56%

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

+0.75%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

+2.54%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

+5.49%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

+13.23%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

+14.43%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

+18.59%

AAPL Competitors' Gross Margin

NAMEMARKET CAPGROSS MARGINTTM3Y5Y
Apple Inc. (AAPL)46.91%46.56%45.75%44.47%
Microsoft Corporation (MSFT)$3.00T68.82%69.29%68.97%68.77%
Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL)$4.41T59.67%58.94%57.47%56.73%
Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN)$2.63T50.29%49.57%47.48%45.25%
Meta Platforms, Inc. (META)$1.48T82.00%81.84%80.70%80.69%
NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA)$5.04T71.07%73.03%68.93%67.16%

Gross Margin Analysis

Gross Margin

46.9%

(Revenue - COGS) / Revenue

Apple Inc. Gross Margin Formula & Definition

Gross Margin = Gross Profit / Revenue

Gross margin is the percentage of revenue remaining after the cost of goods sold, reflecting core product profitability.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Apple Inc. Gross Margin FAQ

What is the gross margin for Apple Inc. (AAPL)?
The gross margin for AAPL stock is 46.91%.
Is Apple Inc.'s gross margin high or low?
Apple Inc.'s gross margin of 46.91% is in line with its 5-year average of 44.47%, near the high end of its 5-year range (41.78%–46.91%).
What is the TTM average gross margin for Apple Inc. (AAPL)?
The TTM average gross margin for AAPL stock is 46.56%.
What is the 3Y average gross margin for Apple Inc. (AAPL)?
The 3Y average gross margin for AAPL stock is 45.75%.
What is the 5Y average gross margin for Apple Inc. (AAPL)?
The 5Y average gross margin for AAPL stock is 44.47%.
What is the 10Y average gross margin for Apple Inc. (AAPL)?
The 10Y average gross margin for AAPL stock is 41.43%.
What is the 15Y average gross margin for Apple Inc. (AAPL)?
The 15Y average gross margin for AAPL stock is 40.99%.
What is the 20Y average gross margin for Apple Inc. (AAPL)?
The 20Y average gross margin for AAPL stock is 39.56%.

Apple Inc. Gross Margin History

DATEGROSS MARGIN
2025-09-2746.91%
2024-09-2846.21%
2023-09-3044.13%
2022-09-2443.31%
2021-09-2541.78%
2020-09-2638.23%
2019-09-2837.82%
2018-09-2938.34%
2017-09-3038.47%
2016-09-2439.08%
2015-09-2640.06%
2014-09-2738.59%
2013-09-2837.62%
2012-09-2943.87%
2011-09-2440.48%
2010-09-2539.38%
2009-09-2639.56%
2008-09-2734.31%
2007-09-2933.97%
2006-09-3028.98%
2005-09-2429.01%
2004-09-2527.29%
2003-09-2727.52%
2002-09-2827.92%
2001-09-2923.03%
2000-09-3027.13%
1999-09-2527.65%
1998-09-2524.89%
1997-09-2619.32%
1996-09-279.84%