Xylem Inc. (XYL) Gross Margin: 38.61%
Is Xylem Inc.’s gross margin high or low?
Xylem Inc.'s gross margin of 38.61% is in line with its 5-year average of 37.69%, near the high end of its 5-year range (36.90%–38.61%).
As of Thursday, June 11, 2026. 1.65% above its 12-month average of 37.98%.
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XYL Gross Margin Metrics
GROSS MARGIN
38.61%
GROSS MARGIN AVG TTM
37.98%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 3Y
37.65%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 5Y
37.69%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 10Y
38.23%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 15Y
38.39%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 20Y
38.27%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+1.65%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+2.54%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+2.43%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+0.99%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+0.58%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+0.89%
XYL Competitors' Gross Margin
| NAME | MARKET CAP | GROSS MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylem Inc. (XYL) | $25.52B | 38.61% | 37.98% | 37.65% | 37.69% |
| Hubbell Incorporated (HUBB) | $24.71B | 35.52% | 34.64% | 33.54% | 31.85% |
| Dover Corporation (DOV) | $29.08B | 39.50% | 38.98% | 38.08% | 37.82% |
| Fortive Corporation (FTV) | $18.12B | 61.83% | 60.41% | 59.45% | 58.59% |
| Paychex, Inc. (PAYX) | $35.89B | 73.93% | 72.16% | 71.47% | 70.48% |
| Generac Holdings Inc. (GNRC) | $14.81B | 38.14% | 38.53% | 36.09% | 36.54% |
| Pentair plc (PNR) | $11.54B | 40.94% | 39.82% | 37.44% | 36.64% |
| Gartner, Inc. (IT) | $9.92B | 68.25% | 67.69% | 68.06% | 68.15% |
| Powell Industries, Inc. (POWL) | $9.56B | 30.10% | 28.18% | 23.35% | 21.26% |
| AGCO Corporation (AGCO) | $7.87B | 24.91% | 24.57% | 24.61% | 23.79% |
Gross Margin Analysis
Gross Margin
38.6%
(Revenue - COGS) / Revenue
Xylem 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
Xylem Inc. Gross Margin FAQ
- What is the gross margin for Xylem Inc. (XYL)?
- The gross margin for XYL stock is 38.61%.
- Is Xylem Inc.'s gross margin high or low?
- Xylem Inc.'s gross margin of 38.61% is in line with its 5-year average of 37.69%, near the high end of its 5-year range (36.90%–38.61%).
- What is the TTM average gross margin for Xylem Inc. (XYL)?
- The TTM average gross margin for XYL stock is 37.98%.
- What is the 3Y average gross margin for Xylem Inc. (XYL)?
- The 3Y average gross margin for XYL stock is 37.65%.
- What is the 5Y average gross margin for Xylem Inc. (XYL)?
- The 5Y average gross margin for XYL stock is 37.69%.
- What is the 10Y average gross margin for Xylem Inc. (XYL)?
- The 10Y average gross margin for XYL stock is 38.23%.
- What is the 15Y average gross margin for Xylem Inc. (XYL)?
- The 15Y average gross margin for XYL stock is 38.39%.
- What is the 20Y average gross margin for Xylem Inc. (XYL)?
- The 20Y average gross margin for XYL stock is 38.27%.
Xylem Inc. Gross Margin History
| DATE | GROSS MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 38.46% |
| 2024-12-31 | 37.51% |
| 2023-12-31 | 36.90% |
| 2022-12-31 | 37.74% |
| 2021-12-31 | 38.02% |
| 2020-12-31 | 37.53% |
| 2019-12-31 | 38.98% |
| 2018-12-31 | 38.91% |
| 2017-12-31 | 39.32% |
| 2016-12-31 | 38.74% |
| 2015-12-31 | 38.43% |
| 2014-12-31 | 38.64% |
| 2013-12-31 | 39.07% |
| 2012-12-31 | 39.62% |
| 2011-12-31 | 38.42% |
| 2010-12-31 | 37.91% |
| 2009-12-31 | 36.40% |
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About Xylem Inc.
Xylem Inc., along with its affiliated companies, specializes in developing, manufacturing, and maintaining advanced products and systems for various water and wastewater applications. Its global reach extends across the United States, Europe, the Asia Pacific region, and other international markets. The company's operations are structured into three main divisions: Water Infrastructure, Applied Water, and Measurement & Control Solutions. The Water Infrastructure segment provides a comprehensive suite of products designed for the transport and treatment of water. These offerings include pumps for water, storm water, and wastewater; integrated controls and systems; equipment for filtration, disinfection, and biological treatment; and mobile dewatering units. These are sold under prominent brands such as Flygt, Godwin, Wedeco, Sanitaire, Leopold, and Xylem Vue. In the Applied Water segment, Xylem delivers critical components like pumps, valves, heat exchangers, controls, and dispensing equipment systems. These products, bearing brand names like Goulds Water Technology, Bell & Gossett, A-C Fire Pump, Standard Xchange, Lowara, Jabsco, Xylem Vue, and Flojet, serve both residential and commercial building services, as well as industrial water management needs. The Measurement & Control Solutions division focuses on smart meters, interconnected communication devices, and various measurement and control technologies, encompassing crucial infrastructure solutions. This segment also extends its services to include software offerings such as cloud-based analytics, remote monitoring, data management, leak detection, condition assessment, asset management, and pressure monitoring solutions. Furthermore, it supplies testing equipment and managed services. Products from this segment are distributed under brands including Pure, Sensus, Smith Blair, WTW, Xylem Vue, and YSI. Xylem Inc. reaches its customers and markets its offerings through a diverse network comprising its direct sales force, resellers, distributors, and value-added solution providers. The company, which was established in 2011, was previously known as ITT WCO, Inc. before officially adopting the name Xylem Inc. in May 2011. Its principal headquarters are located in Rye Brook, New York.
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Industrial - Machinery
- CEO
- Matthew Francis Pine