Persimmon PLC
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Price: 1 182 GBX -2.39%
Market Cap: 3.8B GBX
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Gross Margin
Persimmon PLC

19.6%
Current
24%
Average
31.7%
Industry

Gross Margin is the amount of money a company retains after incurring the direct costs associated with producing the goods it sells and the services it provides. The higher the gross margin, the more capital a company retains, which it can then use to pay other costs or satisfy debt obligations.

Gross Margin
19.6%
=
Gross Profit
567.5m
/
Revenue
2.9B

Gross Margin Across Competitors

Country UK
Market Cap 3.8B GBP
Gross Margin
20%
Country US
Market Cap 45.4B USD
Gross Margin
26%
Country US
Market Cap 37.4B USD
Gross Margin
17%
Country US
Market Cap 28B EUR
Gross Margin
26%
Country US
Market Cap 25.2B USD
Gross Margin
27%
Country US
Market Cap 22.6B USD
Gross Margin
30%
Country JP
Market Cap 2.4T JPY
Gross Margin
20%
Country US
Market Cap 12.7B USD
Gross Margin
28%
Country US
Market Cap 9.2B USD
Gross Margin
31%
Country UK
Market Cap 6.8B GBP
Gross Margin
18%
Country JP
Market Cap 1.1T JPY
Gross Margin
25%
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Persimmon PLC
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Market Cap
3.8B GBX
Industry
Consumer products

Persimmon PLC is a prominent player in the UK’s residential construction industry, deeply woven into the country’s architectural and economic fabric. Founded in 1972, the company has carved out a robust reputation as one of the leading housebuilding enterprises, focusing primarily on constructing homes for sale under various recognizable brands such as Persimmon Homes, Charles Church, and Westbury Partnerships. With a business model centered around volume building, Persimmon sources land, secures planning permission, and builds homes across a diverse range of styles and price points. This extensive process is aimed at catering to a broad demographic, from first-time buyers to those seeking larger, family-oriented dwellings, ensuring a steady flow of revenue despite economic fluctuations. The company's financial engine is driven by a strategic approach to land acquisition and development, making it critical to Persimmon's profitability and sustainability. By securing land at competitive prices and maintaining a forward land bank, Persimmon has managed to keep construction costs per unit low while ensuring a steady pipeline of future projects. This, coupled with efficient supply chain management and cost-effective construction practices, allows the company to maintain attractive margins. Mortgage availability and government initiatives such as the Help to Buy scheme have been instrumental, enabling more consumers to purchase homes, thus driving up Persimmon's sales and profits. Through its strategic land investments and diversified product offerings, Persimmon continues to profit from both steady demand in the housing market and its ability to deliver homes efficiently, cementing its position as a cornerstone of the UK housing sector.

PSN Intrinsic Value
1 508.29 GBX
Undervaluation 22%
Intrinsic Value
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What is Gross Margin?

Gross Margin is the amount of money a company retains after incurring the direct costs associated with producing the goods it sells and the services it provides. The higher the gross margin, the more capital a company retains, which it can then use to pay other costs or satisfy debt obligations.

Gross Margin
19.6%
=
Gross Profit
567.5m
/
Revenue
2.9B
What is the Gross Margin of Persimmon PLC?

Based on Persimmon PLC's most recent financial statements, the company has Gross Margin of 19.6%.