Atlantic Gold NL (ASX:ATVCD) Gross Margin %: 0.00% (As of Dec. 2013)

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What is Atlantic Gold NL Gross Margin %?

Atlantic Gold NL ASX:ATVCD Gross Margin % is 0.00% as of Dec. 2013. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Atlantic Gold NL's Gross Profit for the six months ended in Dec. 2013 was A$0.00 Mil. Atlantic Gold NL's Revenue for the six months ended in Dec. 2013 was A$0.00 Mil. Therefore, Atlantic Gold NL's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2013 was 0.00%. If there's no value for Cost of Goods Sold, then Gross Margin % is not calculated.


The historical rank and industry rank for Atlantic Gold NL's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:


ASX:ATVCD's Gross Margin % is not ranked *
in the Metals & Mining industry.
Industry Median: 28.39
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Gross Margin % only.

Atlantic Gold NL had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2013 => No sustainable competitive advantage

The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Atlantic Gold NL was 0.00% per year.

Atlantic Gold NL  (ASX:ATVCD) 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

Atlantic Gold NL had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2013 => 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.

Atlantic Gold NL Gross Margin % Related Terms

Atlantic Gold NL Gross Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Atlantic Gold NL'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.

Atlantic Gold NL Gross Margin % Chart

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Atlantic Gold NL Gross Margin % Competitor Comparison

For the Gold subindustry, Atlantic Gold NL'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.

Atlantic Gold NL Gross Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Atlantic Gold NL's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Atlantic Gold NL's Gross Margin % falls into.


Atlantic Gold NL Gross Margin % Calculation

Gross Margin is the percentage of Gross Profit out of sales or Revenue. (Note that if there's no value for Cost of Goods Sold, then Gross Margin % is not calculated.)

Atlantic Gold NL's Gross Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2013 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (A: Dec. 2013 )=Gross Profit (A: Dec. 2013 ) / Revenue (A: Dec. 2013 )
=0 / 0
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(0 - 0) / 0
=N/A %

Atlantic Gold NL's Gross Margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2013 is calculated as


Gross Margin % (Q: Dec. 2013 )=Gross Profit (Q: Dec. 2013 ) / Revenue (Q: Dec. 2013 )
=0 / 0
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(0 - 0) / 0
=N/A %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Gross Margin % →
What does a Gross Margin % of 0.00% mean?
Atlantic Gold NL (ASX:ATVCD) has a Gross Margin % of 0.00% as of Dec. 2013. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Atlantic Gold NL and its competitors.
Is Atlantic Gold NL's Gross Margin % too high?
Atlantic Gold NL's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%.
How does Atlantic Gold NL's Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
Atlantic Gold NL's Gross Margin % of 0.00% can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 28.39. 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median Gross Margin % among Metals & Mining companies is 28.39, based on 741 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 Atlantic Gold NL and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Gross Margin % is 28.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Atlantic Gold NL'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 Atlantic Gold NL stock overvalued right now?
Atlantic Gold NL (ASX:ATVCD) 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 Atlantic Gold NL (ASX:ATVCD), the current Gross Margin % is 0.00% as of Dec. 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.

Atlantic Gold NL Business Description

Atlantic Gold NL (ATV, former Diamond Ventures NL) is primarily involved in the exploration of gold and diamonds in Australia and Canada. Current focus is on the development of the Touquoy project in Canada.