* 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.
Competitive Comparison of Metaldyne Performance Group's Gross Profit
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Metaldyne Performance Group's Gross Profit, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Profit 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.
Metaldyne Performance Group's Gross Profit Distribution in the Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Metaldyne Performance Group's Gross Profit distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Metaldyne Performance Group's Gross Profit falls into.
Metaldyne Performance Group Gross Profit Calculation
Gross Profit is the different between the sale prices and the cost of buying or producing the goods.
Gross Profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2016 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $469 Mil.
Gross Profit is the numerator in the calculation of Gross Margin.
* 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.
Metaldyne Performance Group (NYSE:MPG) Gross Profit 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
Metaldyne Performance Group had a gross margin of 14.85% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2016 => No sustainable competitive advantage
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Metaldyne Performance Group (Metaldyne Performance Group) Business Description
Metaldyne Performance Group is a manufacturer of metal formed components for powertrain, driveline, and safety-critical applications. The group has been formed by the merger of Grede, Metaldyne, and HHI Holdings. Metaldyne Performance produces powder metal connecting rods, dampers, balance-shaft systems, valve bodies, end cover assemblies, clutch modules, differential gears, ball-joint housings, wheel-spindle assemblies, and calliper anchor brackets. Its products are used for enhancing vehicle performance, fuel economy, and safety in the automotive, commercial, and industrial markets. The largest end market is the United States of America.
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