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The historical rank and industry rank for Independence Holdings's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ACQRW's Gross Margin % is not ranked *
in the Diversified Financial Services industry.
Industry Median: 50.54 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Gross Margin % only.
Independence Holdings had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2022 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Independence Holdings was 0.00% per year.
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
Independence Holdings had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2022 => No sustainable competitive advantage
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.
Independence Holdings Gross Margin % Related Terms
Independence Holdings Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Independence Holdings'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.
ACQRW vs MIT, LCA, KVSC: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Shell Companies subindustry, Independence Holdings'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.
Independence Holdings Gross Margin % vs Diversified Financial Services Industry
For the Diversified Financial Services industry and Financial Services sector, Independence Holdings's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Independence Holdings'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.
Independence Holdings (ACQRW) has a Gross Margin % of 0.00% as of Sep. 2022. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Independence Holdings and its competitors.
Is Independence Holdings' Gross Margin % too high?
Independence Holdings' current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Overall, Independence Holdings has a GF Score™ of 24/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Independence Holdings' Gross Margin % compare to MIT and LCA?
Independence Holdings' Gross Margin % of 0.00% can be compared against companies in the Diversified Financial Services industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 50.54. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Gross Margin % for a Diversified Financial Services company?
The median Gross Margin % among Diversified Financial Services companies is 50.54, based on 65 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross 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 Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Independence Holdings and its competitors. For the Diversified Financial Services industry, the median Gross Margin % is 50.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Independence Holdings's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Independence Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Independence Holdings (ACQRW) has a current Gross Margin % of 0.00%. The current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Independence Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 24/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Independence Holdings (ACQRW), the current Gross Margin % is 0.00% as of Sep. 2022. 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.
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