Planet Labs PBC (PL) Gross Margin: 55.51%
Is Planet Labs PBC’s gross margin high or low?
Planet Labs PBC's gross margin of 55.51% is 22% above its 5-year average of 45.52%, near the high end of its 5-year range (22.78%–57.18%).
As of Friday, June 12, 2026. 1.95% below its 12-month average of 56.61%.
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GROSS MARGIN
55.51%
GROSS MARGIN AVG TTM
56.61%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 3Y
53.39%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 5Y
45.52%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 10Y
38.02%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 15Y
38.02%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 20Y
38.02%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-1.95%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+3.97%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+21.96%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+46.00%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+46.00%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+46.00%
PL Competitors' Gross Margin
| NAME | MARKET CAP | GROSS MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Planet Labs PBC (PL) | $11.38B | 55.51% | 56.61% | 53.39% | 45.52% |
| Pentair plc (PNR) | $11.73B | 40.94% | 39.82% | 37.44% | 36.64% |
| Powell Industries, Inc. (POWL) | $10.58B | 30.10% | 28.18% | 23.35% | 21.26% |
| Gartner, Inc. (IT) | $9.96B | 68.25% | 67.69% | 68.06% | 68.15% |
| CNH Industrial N.V. (CNH) | $12.85B | 31.38% | 32.07% | 31.38% | 29.63% |
| AGCO Corporation (AGCO) | $8.04B | 24.91% | 24.57% | 24.61% | 23.79% |
| Generac Holdings Inc. (GNRC) | $15.25B | 38.14% | 38.53% | 36.09% | 36.54% |
| Matson, Inc. (MATX) | $6.02B | 22.42% | 23.89% | 25.80% | 26.36% |
| Primoris Services Corporation (PRIM) | $5.13B | 10.38% | 10.89% | 10.60% | 10.82% |
| Fortive Corporation (FTV) | $18.24B | 61.83% | 60.41% | 59.45% | 58.59% |
Gross Margin Analysis
Gross Margin
55.5%
(Revenue - COGS) / Revenue
Planet Labs PBC 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
Planet Labs PBC Gross Margin FAQ
- What is the gross margin for Planet Labs PBC (PL)?
- The gross margin for PL stock is 55.51%.
- Is Planet Labs PBC's gross margin high or low?
- Planet Labs PBC's gross margin of 55.51% is 22% above its 5-year average of 45.52%, near the high end of its 5-year range (22.78%–57.18%).
- What is the TTM average gross margin for Planet Labs PBC (PL)?
- The TTM average gross margin for PL stock is 56.61%.
- What is the 3Y average gross margin for Planet Labs PBC (PL)?
- The 3Y average gross margin for PL stock is 53.39%.
- What is the 5Y average gross margin for Planet Labs PBC (PL)?
- The 5Y average gross margin for PL stock is 45.52%.
- What is the 10Y average gross margin for Planet Labs PBC (PL)?
- The 10Y average gross margin for PL stock is 38.02%.
- What is the 15Y average gross margin for Planet Labs PBC (PL)?
- The 15Y average gross margin for PL stock is 38.02%.
- What is the 20Y average gross margin for Planet Labs PBC (PL)?
- The 20Y average gross margin for PL stock is 38.02%.
Planet Labs PBC Gross Margin History
| DATE | GROSS MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2026-01-31 | 56.05% |
| 2025-01-31 | 57.18% |
| 2024-01-31 | 51.18% |
| 2023-01-31 | 49.15% |
| 2022-01-31 | 36.75% |
| 2021-01-31 | 22.78% |
| 2020-01-31 | -6.95% |
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About Planet Labs PBC
Planet Labs PBC is dedicated to the creation, deployment, and management of extensive satellite constellations. Its core mission is to provide frequent, worldwide geospatial data, which customers can access through a specialized online platform. The company's offerings include a proprietary, cloud-native technological solution, branded as "Open Geospatial Consortium," that meticulously processes and unifies imagery for temporal analysis and advanced data integration. Additionally, they furnish space-based equipment and complementary software systems. Planet Labs caters to a diverse clientele across sectors such as agriculture, cartography, forestry, and the finance and insurance industries, alongside federal, state, and municipal government bodies. The organization was established in 2010 and maintains its primary operational base in San Francisco, California.
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- CEO
- William Spencer Marshall