Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Nortek's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2016 was $213 Mil. Nortek's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2016 was $685 Mil. Therefore, Nortek's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2016 was 31.03%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nortek's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NTK's Gross Margin % is not ranked *
in the Building Materials industry.
Industry Median: 24.82 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Gross Margin % only.
Nortek had a gross margin of 31.03% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2016 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Nortek was 0.00% per year.
Nortek Gross Margin % Historical Data
The historical data trend for Nortek's Gross Margin % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Building Materials subindustry, Nortek's Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Margin % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Nortek's Gross Margin % Distribution in the Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Nortek's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nortek's Gross Margin % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Nortek (NAS:NTK) Gross Margin % Explanation
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Nortek had a gross margin of 31.03% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2016 => Competition eroding margins
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
Nortek Gross Margin % Related Terms
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Nortek Inc was incorporated in Delaware. The Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries are diversified manufacturers of innovative, branded residential and commercial building products. The Company operates within five reporting segments: the Residential Ventilation ("RESV") segment, the Technology Solutions ("TECH") segment, the Display Mount Solutions ("DMS") segment, the Residential Heating and Cooling ("RHC") segment, and the Custom & Engineered Solutions ("CES") segment. The Company manufactures and sells, primarily in the United States, Canada and Europe. The Company's Residential Ventilation Products segment manufactures and distributes room and whole house ventilation products and other products for the professional remodeling and replacement markets, residential new construction market and DIY market. The principal products of the segment, which are sold under the Broan, NuTone, Venmar, Best and Zephyr brand names, among others, are kitchen range hoods, exhaust fans (such as bath fans and fan, heater and light combination units), and indoor air quality products (such as air exchangers and heat or energy recovery ventilators). The Company's TECH segment manufactures and distributes a broad array of products designed to provide convenience and security for residential and certain commercial applications. The Company's DMS segment manufactures and distributes a broad array of innovative products designed with ergonomic features including wall mounts, carts, arms, desk mounts, workstations, and stands that attach to or support a variety of display devices such as notebook computers, computer monitors, and flat panel displays. The RHC segment principally manufactures and sells split-system and packaged air conditioners and heat pumps, air handlers, furnaces and related equipment, accessories, and parts for the residential replacement and new construction markets, as well as for certain commercial markets. The CES segment manufactures and sells custom-designed and engineered HVAC products and systems, primarily in North America, for non-residential applications that include healthcare and educational facilities, commercial buildings, manufacturing facilities, clean rooms, data centers, and government buildings. The Company is subject to numerous federal, state, local and foreign laws and regulations.
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