The historical rank and industry rank for China Auto Logistics's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
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in the Vehicles & Parts industry.
Industry Median: 19.84 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Gross Margin % only.
China Auto Logistics had a gross margin of 0.42% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2017 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for China Auto Logistics was 0.00% per year.
China Auto Logistics (OTCPK:CALIQ) 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
China Auto Logistics had a gross margin of 0.42% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 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.
China Auto Logistics Gross Margin % Related Terms
China Auto Logistics Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for China Auto Logistics'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.
China Auto Logistics Gross Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, China Auto Logistics'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.
China Auto Logistics Gross Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, China Auto Logistics's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Auto Logistics'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.
China Auto Logistics (CALIQ) has a Gross Margin % of 0.42% as of Sep. 2017. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on China Auto Logistics and its competitors.
Is China Auto Logistics' Gross Margin % too high?
China Auto Logistics' current Gross Margin % is 0.42%. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Gross Margin % is 19.84. China Auto Logistics' value of 0.42% is 97.9% below this industry median.
How does China Auto Logistics' Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
China Auto Logistics' Gross Margin % of 0.42% can be compared against companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 19.84. China Auto Logistics' value of 0.42% is 97.9% below 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Gross Margin % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 19.84, based on 1,311 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. China Auto Logistics's current Gross Margin % of 0.42% is 97.9% 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 China Auto Logistics and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Gross Margin % is 19.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Auto Logistics's current Gross Margin % is 0.42%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Auto Logistics stock overvalued right now?
China Auto Logistics (CALIQ) has a current Gross Margin % of 0.42%. The current Gross Margin % is 0.42% and 97.9% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 19.84. 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 China Auto Logistics (CALIQ), the current Gross Margin % is 0.42% as of Sep. 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.
China Auto Logistics Inc is the wholesaler of imported luxury automobiles. The company's operating segment includes Sales of Automobiles; Financing Services and Other Services. It generates maximum revenue from the Sales of Automobiles segment. Entire revenue from operations of the company is generated in China. The company also delivers logistics services related to the automobile importing process and other automobile value-added services, such as assistance with customs clearance, storage, and nationwide delivery services.
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