
Rocket Lab USA Inc
NASDAQ:RKLB

Gross Margin
Rocket Lab USA Inc
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 Across Competitors
Country | Company | Market Cap |
Gross Margin |
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US |
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Rocket Lab USA Inc
NASDAQ:RKLB
|
10.3B USD |
27%
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US |
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RTX Corp
LSE:0R2N
|
167.3B USD |
20%
|
|
US |
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Raytheon Technologies Corp
NYSE:RTX
|
166.7B USD |
20%
|
|
US |
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Boeing Co
NYSE:BA
|
137.3B USD |
-2%
|
|
NL |
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Airbus SE
PAR:AIR
|
113.4B EUR |
15%
|
|
US |
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Lockheed Martin Corp
NYSE:LMT
|
111B USD |
10%
|
|
FR |
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Safran SA
PAR:SAF
|
96.4B EUR |
48%
|
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UK |
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Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC
LSE:RR
|
64.3B GBP |
22%
|
|
US |
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TransDigm Group Inc
NYSE:TDG
|
78.3B USD |
61%
|
|
US |
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General Dynamics Corp
NYSE:GD
|
73B USD |
15%
|
|
US |
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Northrop Grumman Corp
NYSE:NOC
|
69.6B USD |
19%
|
Rocket Lab USA Inc
Glance View
In the bustling arena of aerospace innovation, Rocket Lab USA Inc. emerges as a formidable player. Founded with the ambition of simplifying access to space, this company has carved out a niche by focusing on small satellite launches. Based in Long Beach, California, Rocket Lab offers end-to-end launch services, standing apart with its dedicated Electron rocket designed for carrying lightweight payloads into orbit. This specialization addresses a critical market gap, providing tailored solutions for commercial, civil, and scientific endeavors that require efficient and reliable access to space. By leveraging its proprietary technology, the company integrates everything from payload deployment to satellite management, offering a full lifecycle service to customers. With each launch, Rocket Lab strengthens its reputation for precision and dependability, which translates directly into revenue through launch contracts and satellite components. Revenue streams for Rocket Lab flow not only from its frequent Electron launches but also through strategic expansions into satellite development and space systems. Its acquisition of Sinclair Interplanetary, known for producing satellite components like reaction wheels and star trackers, has bolstered its capabilities in producing and managing satellite hardware. Furthermore, Rocket Lab has strategically entered the space systems industry, developing the Photon satellite that provides a customizable platform for clients wanting to send technology into orbit. These diversified ventures position Rocket Lab as a vertically integrated entity in a rapidly evolving market, blending its core launch services with satellite solutions. This nuanced approach enables the company to capture a broader spectrum of the space market, responding to the escalating demand for miniaturized satellite technology and comprehensive space infrastructure solutions.

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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.
Based on Rocket Lab USA Inc's most recent financial statements, the company has Gross Margin of 26.6%.