The historical rank and industry rank for Aquiva Group's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
AQIA's Gross Margin % is not ranked *
in the Software industry.
Industry Median: 40.45 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Gross Margin % only.
Aquiva Group had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2008 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Aquiva Group was 0.00% per year.
Aquiva Group (OTCPK:AQIA) 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
Aquiva Group had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2008 => 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.
Aquiva Group Gross Margin % Related Terms
Aquiva Group Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Aquiva 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.
AQIA vs LOGQ, MUSS, KLMN: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, Aquiva 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.
Aquiva Group Gross Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Aquiva Group's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Aquiva 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.
Aquiva Group (AQIA) has a Gross Margin % of 0.00% as of Sep. 2008. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Aquiva Group and its competitors.
Is Aquiva Group's Gross Margin % too high?
Aquiva Group's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%.
How does Aquiva Group's Gross Margin % compare to LOGQ and MUSS?
Aquiva Group's Gross Margin % of 0.00% can be compared against companies in the Software industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 40.45. 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 Software company?
The median Gross Margin % among Software companies is 40.45, based on 2,680 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 Aquiva Group and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Gross Margin % is 40.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Aquiva Group'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 Aquiva Group stock overvalued right now?
Aquiva Group (AQIA) has a current Gross Margin % of 0.00%. The current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. 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 Aquiva Group (AQIA), the current Gross Margin % is 0.00% as of Sep. 2008. 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.
Aquiva Group Inc is focused on commercializing materials science technologies in both existing and emerging markets. It has licensed a novel HiPNATM (Hydrogel with InterPenetrating Network Anchor) technology, branded as AquiFormTM, which is a versatile material with key properties, making it an attractive platform for various applications. These applications include transdermal patches that release active ingredients for skin care, nutraceuticals, and other healthcare and cosmetics markets. The company operates across three segments: Consumer Health, Wellness, & Cosmetics; Medical Device; and Therapeutics & Transdermal Drug-Delivery Systems (TDS). Additionally, it is building on an established partnership network and capabilities in contract development to expand its services to new areas.
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