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CAI:SCTS's Gross Margin % is not ranked *
in the Conglomerates industry.
Industry Median: 25.98 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Gross Margin % only.
Suez Canal Co for Technology Settling had a gross margin of 87.48% for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2024 => Durable competitive advantage
Suez Canal Co for Technology Settling (CAI:SCTS) 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
Suez Canal Co for Technology Settling had a gross margin of 87.48% for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2024 => Durable 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.
Suez Canal Co for Technology Settling Gross Margin % Related Terms
Suez Canal Co for Technology Settling 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.
Suez Canal Co for Technology Settling Gross Margin % Chart
For the Conglomerates subindustry, Suez Canal Co for Technology Settling'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.
Suez Canal Co for Technology Settling Gross Margin % vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Suez Canal Co for Technology Settling's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Suez Canal Co for Technology Settling'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.
Suez Canal Co for Technology Settling (CAI:SCTS) has a Gross Margin % of 87.48% as of Nov. 2024. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Suez Canal Co for Technology Settling and its competitors.
Is Suez Canal Co for Technology Settling's Gross Margin % too high?
Suez Canal Co for Technology Settling's current Gross Margin % is 87.48%. The Conglomerates industry median Gross Margin % is 25.98. Suez Canal Co for Technology Settling's value of 87.48% is 236.7% above this industry median. Overall, Suez Canal Co for Technology Settling has a GF Score™ of 8/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Suez Canal Co for Technology Settling's Gross Margin % compare to HON and MMM?
Suez Canal Co for Technology Settling's Gross Margin % of 87.48% can be compared against companies in the Conglomerates industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 25.98. Suez Canal Co for Technology Settling's value of 87.48% is 236.7% above this benchmark. 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Gross Margin % among Conglomerates companies is 25.98, based on 516 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. Suez Canal Co for Technology Settling's current Gross Margin % of 87.48% is 236.7% above 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 Suez Canal Co for Technology Settling and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Gross Margin % is 25.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Suez Canal Co for Technology Settling's current Gross Margin % is 87.48%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Suez Canal Co for Technology Settling stock overvalued right now?
Suez Canal Co for Technology Settling (CAI:SCTS) has a current Gross Margin % of 87.48%. The current Gross Margin % is 87.48% and 236.7% above the Conglomerates industry median of 25.98. Suez Canal Co for Technology Settling's overall GF Score™ is 8/100. 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 Suez Canal Co for Technology Settling (CAI:SCTS), the current Gross Margin % is 87.48% as of Nov. 2024. 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.
Suez Canal Co for Technology Settling Business Description
Suez Canal Co for Technology Settling is engaged in investment, management & operations for technology development, scientific labs & research & training centers. It also offers software development & design services, & data entry, among others.
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