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The historical rank and industry rank for American Power Group's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
APGI's Gross Margin % is not ranked *
in the Industrial Products industry.
Industry Median: 26.78 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Gross Margin % only.
American Power Group had a gross margin of -87.96% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2017 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for American Power Group was 0.00% per year.
American Power Group (OTCPK:APGI) 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
American Power Group had a gross margin of -87.96% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2017 => 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.
American Power Group Gross Margin % Related Terms
American Power Group Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for American Power Group'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.
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, American Power Group'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.
American Power Group Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, American Power Group's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where American Power Group'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.
American Power Group (APGI) has a Gross Margin % of -87.96% as of Jun. 2017. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on American Power Group and its competitors.
Is American Power Group's Gross Margin % too high?
American Power Group's current Gross Margin % is -87.96%.
How does American Power Group's Gross Margin % compare to TNRG?
American Power Group's Gross Margin % of -87.96% can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.78. 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Gross Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 26.78, based on 2,999 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 American Power Group and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. American Power Group's current Gross Margin % is -87.96%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is American Power Group stock overvalued right now?
American Power Group (APGI) has a current Gross Margin % of -87.96%. The current Gross Margin % is -87.96%. 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 American Power Group (APGI), the current Gross Margin % is -87.96% as of Jun. 2017. 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.
American Power Group Corp delivers alternative fuel solutions to the heavy-duty truck and stationary power generation industries. The company operates its business through two segments: Dual Fuel Conversions and Natural Gas Liquids Operations. The company offers vehicular and stationary solutions, and dual fuel conversions for marine, mining and rail applications. The company also provides flare capture and recovery services to oil and gas production companies. The geographic markets of the company include the United States and Canada. Geographically, the company receives maximum revenue from the United States.
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