Angel Estrada y CiaBUE:ESTR5 Gross Margin % is 19.27% as of Jun. 2017, which is 50% below its 10-year median of 38.43. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.
The historical rank and industry rank for Angel Estrada y Cia's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BUE:ESTR5'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 34.49 Med: 38.43 Max: 44.35
Current: 41.76
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Angel Estrada y Cia was 44.35%. The lowest was 34.49%. And the median was 38.43%.
BUE:ESTR5's Gross Margin % is not ranked
in the Media - Diversified industry.
Industry Median: 38.96
vs BUE:ESTR5: 41.76
Angel Estrada y Cia had a gross margin of 19.27% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2017 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Angel Estrada y Cia was 2.80% per year.
Angel Estrada y Cia (BUE:ESTR5) 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
Angel Estrada y Cia had a gross margin of 19.27% 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.
Angel Estrada y Cia Gross Margin % Related Terms
Angel Estrada y Cia Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Angel Estrada y Cia'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 Publishing subindustry, Angel Estrada y Cia'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.
Angel Estrada y Cia Gross Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Angel Estrada y Cia's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Angel Estrada y Cia'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.
Angel Estrada y Cia (BUE:ESTR5) has a Gross Margin % of 19.27% as of Jun. 2017. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Angel Estrada y Cia and its competitors. This is 50% below median its historical median of 38.43. Over the past decade, Angel Estrada y Cia's Gross Margin % has ranged from 34.49 to 44.35.
Is Angel Estrada y Cia's Gross Margin % too high?
Angel Estrada y Cia's current Gross Margin % of 19.27% is 50% below median its 10-year median of 38.43. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 34.49 to a high of 44.35. The Media - Diversified industry median Gross Margin % is 38.96. Angel Estrada y Cia's value of 19.27% is 50.5% below this industry median.
How does Angel Estrada y Cia's Gross Margin % compare to MNI and GPIW?
Angel Estrada y Cia's Gross Margin % of 19.27% can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 38.96. Angel Estrada y Cia's value of 19.27% is 50.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Angel Estrada y Cia's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 34.49 to 44.35 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 38.43 vs. the industry median of 38.96, Angel Estrada y Cia has consistently been below the industry average. 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Gross Margin % among Media - Diversified companies is 38.96, based on 941 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. Angel Estrada y Cia's current Gross Margin % of 19.27% is 50.5% below the industry median. 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 Angel Estrada y Cia and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Gross Margin % is 38.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Angel Estrada y Cia's current Gross Margin % is 19.27%, which is 50% below median its own 10-year median of 38.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Angel Estrada y Cia stock overvalued right now?
Angel Estrada y Cia (BUE:ESTR5) has a current Gross Margin % of 19.27%. The current Gross Margin % is 19.27%, which is 50% below median its 10-year median of 38.43 and 50.5% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 38.96. 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 Angel Estrada y Cia (BUE:ESTR5), the current Gross Margin % is 19.27% 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.
Angel Estrada y Cia SA is engaged in publishing of textbooks & complimentary literature for educational purposes. It also manufactures & distributes stationery & other paper & office products.
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