Visa Inc. (V) Gross Margin: 81.29%
Is Visa Inc.’s gross margin high or low?
Visa Inc.'s gross margin of 81.29% is in line with its 5-year average of 79.97%, near the high end of its 5-year range (79.35%–80.44%).
The gross margin for Visa Inc. (V) is 81.29% as of Wednesday, June 10, 2026. It is above its 12-month average by 1.13% (80.38%).
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V Gross Margin Metrics
GROSS MARGIN
81.29%
GROSS MARGIN AVG TTM
80.38%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 3Y
80.27%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 5Y
79.97%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 10Y
80.78%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 15Y
80.55%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 20Y
78.12%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+1.13%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+1.27%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+1.65%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+0.63%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+0.92%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+4.05%
V Competitors' Gross Margin
| NAME | MARKET CAP | GROSS MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visa Inc. (V) | — | 81.29% | 80.38% | 80.27% | 79.97% |
| Mastercard Incorporated (MA) | $432.15B | 82.96% | 79.87% | 78.02% | 77.26% |
| American Express Company (AXP) | $214.47B | 83.50% | 82.56% | 84.69% | 86.88% |
| PayPal Holdings, Inc. (PYPL) | $36.57B | 46.62% | 46.36% | 47.20% | 49.81% |
| Block, Inc. (SQ) | $51.73B | 44.85% | 39.84% | 37.02% | 33.65% |
| Discover Financial Services (DFS) | $50.34B | 65.86% | 77.87% | 88.93% | 92.62% |
Gross Margin Analysis
Gross Margin
81.3%
(Revenue - COGS) / Revenue
Visa 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
Visa Inc. Gross Margin FAQ
- What is the gross margin for Visa Inc. (V)?
- The gross margin for V stock is 81.29%.
- Is Visa Inc.'s gross margin high or low?
- Visa Inc.'s gross margin of 81.29% is in line with its 5-year average of 79.97%, near the high end of its 5-year range (79.35%–80.44%).
- What is the TTM average gross margin for Visa Inc. (V)?
- The TTM average gross margin for V stock is 80.38%.
- What is the 3Y average gross margin for Visa Inc. (V)?
- The 3Y average gross margin for V stock is 80.27%.
- What is the 5Y average gross margin for Visa Inc. (V)?
- The 5Y average gross margin for V stock is 79.97%.
- What is the 10Y average gross margin for Visa Inc. (V)?
- The 10Y average gross margin for V stock is 80.78%.
- What is the 15Y average gross margin for Visa Inc. (V)?
- The 15Y average gross margin for V stock is 80.55%.
- What is the 20Y average gross margin for Visa Inc. (V)?
- The 20Y average gross margin for V stock is 78.12%.
Visa Inc. Gross Margin History
| DATE | GROSS MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2025-09-30 | 80.36% |
| 2024-09-30 | 80.40% |
| 2023-09-30 | 79.89% |
| 2022-09-30 | 80.44% |
| 2021-09-30 | 79.38% |
| 2020-09-30 | 79.35% |
| 2019-09-30 | 81.87% |
| 2018-09-30 | 81.29% |
| 2017-09-30 | 82.31% |
| 2016-09-30 | 81.67% |
| 2015-09-30 | 81.61% |
| 2014-09-30 | 81.25% |
| 2013-09-30 | 79.62% |
| 2012-09-30 | 79.46% |
| 2011-09-30 | 80.24% |
| 2010-09-30 | 79.58% |
| 2009-09-30 | 76.54% |
| 2008-09-30 | 75.44% |
| 2007-09-30 | 69.70% |
| 2006-09-30 | 66.12% |
| 2005-09-30 | 64.08% |
| 2004-09-30 | 53.72% |
| 2003-09-30 | 100.00% |
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About Visa Inc.
Visa Inc. functions globally as a leading technology company dedicated to payments. Its primary role is to enable the secure and efficient digital transfer of funds among a wide array of participants, including individual consumers, retail businesses, banking institutions, corporations, strategic partners, and governmental bodies. At the heart of its operations is VisaNet, a highly sophisticated transaction processing network that handles the critical functions of authorizing, clearing, and settling all payment transactions. In addition to this core infrastructure, the company also provides a variety of card products, innovative digital platforms, and an extensive range of supplementary value-added services. These offerings are distributed under several widely recognized brands, including Visa, Visa Electron, Interlink, VPAY, and PLUS. Demonstrating its commitment to enhancing user experience, Visa Inc. has established a key strategic partnership with Ooredoo in Qatar, focused on improving payment solutions for Visa cardholders and Ooredoo customers within the country. The company was established in 1958 and its corporate headquarters are situated in San Francisco, California.
- Sector
- Financial Services
- Industry
- Financial - Credit Services
- CEO
- Ryan McInerney