National Portfolio SecuritiesAMM:MHFZ 8 Gross Margin % is 0.00% as of . 20. GuruFocus rates AMM:MHFZ with a GF Score™ of 8/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 620 Capital Markets companies, National Portfolio Securities ranks worse than 161290.16% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for National Portfolio Securities's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
AMM:MHFZ's Gross Margin % is not ranked *
in the Capital Markets industry.
Industry Median: 49.63 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Gross Margin % only.
National Portfolio Securities had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in . 20 => No sustainable competitive advantage
National Portfolio Securities (AMM:MHFZ) 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
National Portfolio Securities had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in . 20 => 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.
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National Portfolio Securities Gross Margin % Historical Data
* 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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National Portfolio Securities Gross Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Capital Markets subindustry, National Portfolio Securities'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.
National Portfolio Securities Gross Margin % vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, National Portfolio Securities's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where National Portfolio Securities'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.
National Portfolio Securities (AMM:MHFZ) has a Gross Margin % of 0.00% as of . 20. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on National Portfolio Securities and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, National Portfolio Securities ranks #999999 out of 620 companies in the Capital Markets industry.
Is National Portfolio Securities' Gross Margin % too high?
National Portfolio Securities' current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Based on the distribution chart, National Portfolio Securities ranks #999999 out of 620 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, National Portfolio Securities has a GF Score™ of 8/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does National Portfolio Securities' Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, National Portfolio Securities ranks #999999 out of 620 companies for Gross Margin %. This places National Portfolio Securities in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 49.63. 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 Capital Markets company?
The median Gross Margin % among Capital Markets companies is 49.63, based on 620 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 National Portfolio Securities and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Gross Margin % is 49.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. National Portfolio Securities'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 National Portfolio Securities stock overvalued right now?
National Portfolio Securities (AMM:MHFZ) has a current Gross Margin % of 0.00%. The current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. National Portfolio Securities' overall GF Score™ is 8/100 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 National Portfolio Securities (AMM:MHFZ), the current Gross Margin % is 0.00% as of . 20. 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.
National Portfolio Securities Business Description
National Portfolio Securities is engaged in providing financial brokerage and investment services, including trading securities in local and international markets. It also manages investment portfolios, participates in new company investments, underwrites share offerings, and offers financial advisory services.
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