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SL Industries (SL Industries) Gross Margin % : 34.31% (As of Mar. 2016)


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What is SL Industries Gross Margin %?

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. SL Industries's Gross Profit for the three months ended in Mar. 2016 was $17.0 Mil. SL Industries's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2016 was $49.5 Mil. Therefore, SL Industries's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2016 was 34.31%.


The historical rank and industry rank for SL Industries's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:


SLI's Gross Margin % is not ranked *
in the Hardware industry.
Industry Median: 24.45
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Gross Margin % only.

SL Industries had a gross margin of 34.31% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2016 => Competition eroding margins

The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for SL Industries was 0.00% per year.


SL Industries Gross Margin % Historical Data

The historical data trend for SL Industries'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.

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SL Industries Gross Margin % Chart

SL Industries Annual Data
Trend Dec06 Dec07 Dec08 Dec09 Dec10 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Dec15
Gross Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 32.45 31.93 33.64 32.10 33.39

SL Industries Quarterly Data
Jun11 Sep11 Dec11 Mar12 Jun12 Sep12 Dec12 Mar13 Jun13 Sep13 Dec13 Mar14 Jun14 Sep14 Dec14 Mar15 Jun15 Sep15 Dec15 Mar16
Gross Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 33.04 33.11 32.88 34.44 34.31

Competitive Comparison of SL Industries's Gross Margin %

For the Electronic Components subindustry, SL Industries'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.


SL Industries's Gross Margin % Distribution in the Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, SL Industries's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where SL Industries's Gross Margin % falls into.



SL Industries Gross Margin % Calculation

Gross Margin is the percentage of Gross Profit out of sales or Revenue.

SL Industries's Gross Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2015 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (A: Dec. 2015 )=Gross Profit (A: Dec. 2015 ) / Revenue (A: Dec. 2015 )
=66.7 / 199.862
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(199.862 - 133.132) / 199.862
=33.39 %

SL Industries's Gross Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2016 is calculated as


Gross Margin % (Q: Mar. 2016 )=Gross Profit (Q: Mar. 2016 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2016 )
=17 / 49.495
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(49.495 - 32.514) / 49.495
=34.31 %

* 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.


SL Industries  (AMEX:SLI) 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

SL Industries had a gross margin of 34.31% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 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.


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SL Industries (SL Industries) Business Description

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SL Industries Inc was incorporated as G-L Electronics Company in the state of New Jersey on March 29, 1956. The Companys name was changed to G-L Industries, Inc. in November 1963; SGL Industries, Inc. in November 1970; and then to the present name of SL Industries, Inc. in September 1984. The Company through its subsidiaries, designs, manufactures and markets power electronics, motion control, power protection, power quality, and specialized communication equipment that is used in a variety of medical, commercial and military aerospace, solar, computer, datacom, industrial, telecom, transportation, utility, rail and highway equipment applications. Its products are generally incorporated into larger systems to improve operating performance, safety, reliability and efficiency. The Companys products are largely sold to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), the utility industry and, to a lesser extent, to commercial distributors. The Company currently operates under four business segments: SL Power Electronics Corp. (SLPE), the High Power Group, SL Montevideo Technology, Inc. (SL-MTI) and RFL Electronics Inc. (RFL). TEAL Electronics Corp. (TEAL) and MTE Corporation (MTE) are combined into one business segment, which is reported as the High Power Group. SL Power Electronics Corp. designs, manufactures and markets high-reliability power conversion products in internal and external footprints. The Companys power supplies provide a reliable and safe power source for the customers specific equipment needs. SLPE, which sells products under three brand names (SL Power Electronics, Condor and Ault), is a supplier to the OEMs of medical, industrial/instrumentation, LED, and information technology equipment. The High Power Group sells products under two brand names: TEAL and MTE. TEAL designs and manufactures power quality products that include noise suppression isolation transformers, power conditioned distribution systems, voltage regulators, and high level integrated cabinets with preinstalled prewired power quality and distribution components. TEAL sells to OEMs of medical imaging, medical treatment, military aerospace, semiconductor, solar, and simulation systems. MTE designs and manufactures power quality solutions used to protect electrical equipment, bring harmonics into compliance, and improve the efficiency of variable speed motor drive systems. MTEs standard product lines include: harmonic filters, three-phase AC reactors, DC link chokes, and motor protection filters. TEAL and MTE also design and build customer specific and custom products for special applications. These products are typically used in industrial plants, renewable energy facilities, and commercial buildings. SL-MTI designs and manufactures high power density precision motors that are used in numerous mission critical applications, including military and commercial aerospace, oil and gas, medical, and industrial products. RFL designs and manufactures communication
Executives
Fejes William Theodore Jr officer: President and CEO 440 NORTH FIFTH AVENUE, CHAMBERSBURG PA 17201
James A Risher director 8609 SIX FORKS RD, RALEIGH NC 27615
Louis J Belardi officer: CFO, Secretary and Treasurer 520 FELLOWSHIP ROAD, SUITE A114, MT. LAUREL NJ 08054
Glen M Kassan director, other: See Explanation of Responses C/O STEEL PARTNERS, 590 MADISON AVE, NEW YORK NY 10022
Warren G Lichtenstein director, other: See Explanation of Responses C/O STEEL PARTNERS II L P, 590 MADISON AVENUE, 32ND FLOOR, NEW YORK NY 10022
Mark E Schwarz director 5420 LYNDON B. JOHNSON FREEWAY, SUITE 1100, DALLAS TX 75240
Avrum Gray director 440 S LASALLE ST STE 650, CHIACAGO IL 60605
Sph Group Holdings Llc 10 percent owner C/O STEEL PARTNERS HOLDINGS L.P., 590 MADISON AVENUE, 32ND FLOOR, NEW YORK NY 10022
Sph Group Llc 10 percent owner C/O STEEL PARTNERS HOLDINGS L.P., 590 MADISON AVENUE, 32ND FLOOR, NEW YORK NY 10022
Steel Partners Holdings Gp Inc. 10 percent owner 590 MADISON AVENUE, 32ND FLOOR, NEW YORK NY 10022
Steel Partners Holdings L.p. 10 percent owner 590 MADISON AVENUE, 32ND FLOOR, NEW YORK NY 10022
Steel Partners Llc 10 percent owner 590 MADISON AVENUE, 32ND FLOOR, NEW YORK NY 10022
Steel Partners Ii Lp 10 percent owner 590 MADISON AVENUE, 32ND FLOOR, NEW YORK NY 10022
James R Henderson other: Former Director as of 3/30/10
Steel Partners Llc 10 percent owner 590 MADISON AVENUE, 32ND FLOOR, NEW YORK NY 10022

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