Pure Storage Inc (PSTG)

Gross profit margin

Feb 4, 2024 Nov 5, 2023 Aug 6, 2023 Feb 5, 2023 Nov 6, 2022 Aug 7, 2022 May 8, 2022 Feb 6, 2022 Oct 31, 2021 Aug 1, 2021 May 2, 2021 Jan 31, 2021 Nov 1, 2020 Aug 2, 2020 May 3, 2020 Feb 2, 2020 Oct 31, 2019 Jul 31, 2019 Apr 30, 2019 Jan 31, 2019
Gross profit (ttm) US$ in thousands 2,169,161 2,066,992 1,957,813 1,897,646 1,812,163 1,720,620 1,617,079 1,472,519 1,337,542 1,239,266 1,173,965 1,148,924 1,156,277 1,180,399 1,173,992 1,133,554 1,066,040 1,014,522 952,368 902,296
Revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 3,045,861 2,925,792 2,812,791 2,740,340 2,620,290 2,503,928 2,347,376 2,138,936 1,939,256 1,789,279 1,701,785 1,655,283 1,642,376 1,661,874 1,651,679 1,612,149 1,523,755 1,475,105 1,395,086 1,332,979
Gross profit margin 71.22% 70.65% 69.60% 69.25% 69.16% 68.72% 68.89% 68.84% 68.97% 69.26% 68.98% 69.41% 70.40% 71.03% 71.08% 70.31% 69.96% 68.78% 68.27% 67.69%

February 4, 2024 calculation

Gross profit margin = Gross profit (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $2,169,161K ÷ $3,045,861K
= 71.22%

Pure Storage Inc's gross profit margin has shown a generally stable and robust performance over the past few years, ranging from 67.69% to 71.22%. The company has been able to maintain a healthy level of gross profit margin, indicating efficient cost management and pricing strategies.

The consistent gross profit margin above 60% reflects Pure Storage's ability to effectively generate revenue from its core operations after accounting for the cost of goods sold. This suggests that the company has been able to control production costs and maintain a competitive pricing strategy in the market.

The slight fluctuations in the gross profit margin over the periods indicate potential shifts in input costs, pricing strategies, or changes in sales volumes. However, the overall trend demonstrates a strong ability to generate profits from its core business activities.

Investors and stakeholders may view Pure Storage's stable and high gross profit margin positively as it indicates a healthy and efficient business model that can sustain profitability in the long term.


Peer comparison

Feb 4, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Gross profit margin
Pure Storage Inc
PSTG
71.22%
NetApp Inc
NTAP
71.45%
Seagate Technology PLC
STX
12.58%
Western Digital Corporation
WDC
22.50%