Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Flowserve's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2023 was $340 Mil. Flowserve's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2023 was $1,165 Mil. Therefore, Flowserve's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was 29.14%.
Warning Sign:
Flowserve Corp gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -2.2%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Flowserve's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FLS'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 27.5 Med: 30.48 Max: 35.06
Current: 29.55
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Flowserve was 35.06%. The lowest was 27.50%. And the median was 30.48%.
FLS's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 59.04% of 2937
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 26.42
vs FLS: 29.55
Flowserve had a gross margin of 29.14% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Flowserve was -2.20% per year.
Flowserve Gross Margin % Historical Data
The historical data trend for Flowserve'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.
Competitive Comparison of Flowserve's Gross Margin %
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Flowserve'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.
Flowserve's Gross Margin % Distribution in the Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Flowserve's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Flowserve'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.
Flowserve (NYSE:FLS) 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
Flowserve had a gross margin of 29.14% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 => 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.
Flowserve Gross Margin % Related Terms
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Flowserve Corp is a manufacturer and aftermarket service provider of comprehensive flow control systems. It develops precision-engineered flow control equipment to monitor movement and protect customers' materials and processes. It offers an extensive range of pumps, valves, seals, and services for several global industries, including oil and gas, chemical, power generation, and water management. In addition, Flowserve has a worldwide network of Quick Response Centers to provide aftermarket equipment services. The aftermarket services help customers with installation, advanced diagnostics, repair, and retrofitting. Sales are roughly split across many global regions, with North America and Europe contributing the majority of total revenue.
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