GYST (The Graystone Co) EBITDA Margin %: -52,963.64% (As of Sep. 2013)

Author: Vera Yuan Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Director of Data and Quant Analytics at GuruFocus
Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Reviewed by: Charlie Tian Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Founder & CEO of GuruFocus
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.

What is The Graystone Co EBITDA Margin %?

The Graystone Co GYST -0.22% EBITDA Margin % is -52,963.64% as of Sep. 2013.

EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. The Graystone Co's EBITDA for the three months ended in Sep. 2013 was $-17.48 Mil. The Graystone Co's Revenue for the three months ended in Sep. 2013 was $0.03 Mil. Therefore, The Graystone Co's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2013 was -52,963.64%.

The Graystone Co  (OTCPK:GYST) 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.

The Graystone Co EBITDA Margin % Related Terms

The Graystone Co EBITDA Margin % Historical Data

* Premium members only.

The historical data trend for The Graystone Co'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.

The Graystone Co EBITDA Margin % Chart

The Graystone Co Annual Data
Trend Dec10 Dec11 Dec12
EBITDA Margin %
69.57 -1,646.56 -2,240.25

The Graystone Co Quarterly Data
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 -1,836.96 -2,587.32 -2,544.44 -3,800.00 -52,963.64

GYST vs DWSGF, AUXRF, NEBUF: EBITDA Margin % Comparison

For the Mortgage Finance subindustry, The Graystone Co'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.

The Graystone Co EBITDA Margin % vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, The Graystone Co's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

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


The Graystone Co EBITDA Margin % Calculation

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

The Graystone Co'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 )
=-3.562/0.159
=-2,240.25 %

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

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (Q: Sep. 2013 )/Revenue (Q: Sep. 2013 )
=-17.478/0.033
=-52,963.64 %

* 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 -52,963.64% mean?
The Graystone Co (GYST) has a EBITDA Margin % of -52,963.64% 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 The Graystone Co and its competitors.
Is The Graystone Co's EBITDA Margin % too high?
The Graystone Co's current EBITDA Margin % is -52,963.64%.
How does The Graystone Co's EBITDA Margin % compare to DWSGF and AUXRF?
The Graystone Co's EBITDA Margin % of -52,963.64% can be compared against companies in the Banks industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 18.58. 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 Banks company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Banks companies is 18.58, based on 47 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBITDA Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. 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 The Graystone Co and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 18.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Graystone Co's current EBITDA Margin % is -52,963.64%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Graystone Co stock overvalued right now?
The Graystone Co (GYST) has a current EBITDA Margin % of -52,963.64%. The current EBITDA Margin % is -52,963.64%. 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 The Graystone Co (GYST), the current EBITDA Margin % is -52,963.64% 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.

The Graystone Co Business Description

Address 150 S. Pine Island Road, Suite 300, Plantation, FL, USA, 33324
The Graystone Co Inc is a mortgage broker and lender. It is a mortgage brokerage firm that specializes in connecting clients with the ideal mortgage options tailored to their financial circumstances and goals. The company caters to various categories of customers from first-time homebuyers to seasoned investors, providing personalized guidance and support throughout the entire mortgage process.