GNLKQ (Genelink) EBITDA Margin %: -197.97% (As of Sep. 2013)

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What is Genelink EBITDA Margin %?

Genelink GNLKQ EBITDA Margin % is -197.97% as of Sep. 2013.

EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. Genelink's EBITDA for the three months ended in Sep. 2013 was $-0.58 Mil. Genelink's Revenue for the three months ended in Sep. 2013 was $0.30 Mil. Therefore, Genelink's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2013 was -197.97%.


Genelink  (OTCPK:GNLKQ) EBITDA Margin % Explanation

EBITDA Margin % is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue. It is an performance metric measuring company's operating profitability. EBITDA Margin takes depreciation and amortization, interest expense and tax into account, which makes it easy to compare the relative profitability of companies of different sizes in the same industry.


Genelink EBITDA Margin % Related Terms


Genelink EBITDA Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Genelink's EBITDA 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.

Genelink EBITDA Margin % Chart

Genelink Annual Data
Trend Dec03 Dec04 Dec05 Dec06 Dec07 Dec08 Dec09 Dec10 Dec11 Dec12
EBITDA Margin %
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Genelink Quarterly Data
Dec08 Mar09 Jun09 Sep09 Dec09 Mar10 Jun10 Sep10 Dec10 Mar11 Jun11 Sep11 Dec11 Mar12 Jun12 Sep12 Dec12 Mar13 Jun13 Sep13
EBITDA 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 -204.47 -33.01 -61.25 -35.37 -197.97

GNLKQ vs VITIF, HSTC, NTRR: EBITDA Margin % Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Genelink's EBITDA Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and EBITDA 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.


Genelink EBITDA Margin % vs Biotechnology Industry

For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Genelink's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Genelink's EBITDA Margin % falls into.



Genelink EBITDA Margin % Calculation

EBITDA margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Genelink's EBITDA Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2012 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (A: Dec. 2012 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2012 )
=-2.508/2.136
=-117.42 %

Genelink's EBITDA Margin % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2013 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (Q: Sep. 2013 )/Revenue (Q: Sep. 2013 )
=-0.584/0.295
=-197.97 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EBITDA Margin % →
What does a EBITDA Margin % of -197.97% mean?
Genelink (GNLKQ) has a EBITDA Margin % of -197.97% as of Sep. 2013. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Genelink and its competitors.
Is Genelink's EBITDA Margin % too high?
Genelink's current EBITDA Margin % is -197.97%.
How does Genelink's EBITDA Margin % compare to VITIF and HSTC?
Genelink's EBITDA Margin % of -197.97% can be compared against companies in the Biotechnology industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EBITDA Margin % for a Biotechnology company?
A good EBITDA Margin % depends on the Biotechnology industry context. However, EBITDA Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EBITDA Margin % mean?
A high EBITDA Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Genelink and its competitors. Genelink's current EBITDA Margin % is -197.97%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Genelink stock overvalued right now?
Genelink (GNLKQ) has a current EBITDA Margin % of -197.97%. The current EBITDA Margin % is -197.97%. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBITDA Margin % calculated?
EBITDA Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Genelink (GNLKQ), the current EBITDA Margin % is -197.97% as of Sep. 2013. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Genelink Business Description

Address 8250 Exchange Drive, Suite 120, Orlando, FL, USA, 32809
Genelink Inc is a genetics-based, personal healthcare firm that has developed DNA assessments measuring personal DNA tendencies. These small differences in DNA, called SNPs can indicate genetic variants, the protein products of which may not be performing at optimal levels and can be linked to aging and other wellness issues. The company's scientists use the DNA assessments information from each client to formulate products to optimize health and wellness within normal ranges. The company has a compilation of issued and pending patents that center on using DNA analysis for the purpose of customizing nutrition and skin care formulations for wellness and anti-aging.