The historical rank and industry rank for FDG Electric Vehicles's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
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in the Vehicles & Parts industry.
Industry Median: 19.835 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Gross Margin % only.
FDG Electric Vehicles had a gross margin of 6.73% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2019 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for FDG Electric Vehicles was 0.00% per year.
FDG Electric Vehicles (OTCPK:CAOHF) 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
FDG Electric Vehicles had a gross margin of 6.73% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2019 => 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.
FDG Electric Vehicles Gross Margin % Related Terms
FDG Electric Vehicles Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for FDG Electric Vehicles'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 Auto Parts subindustry, FDG Electric Vehicles'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.
FDG Electric Vehicles Gross Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, FDG Electric Vehicles's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where FDG Electric Vehicles'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.
FDG Electric Vehicles (CAOHF) has a Gross Margin % of 6.73% as of Sep. 2019. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on FDG Electric Vehicles and its competitors.
Is FDG Electric Vehicles' Gross Margin % too high?
FDG Electric Vehicles' current Gross Margin % is 6.73%. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Gross Margin % is 19.84. FDG Electric Vehicles' value of 6.73% is 66.1% below this industry median. Overall, FDG Electric Vehicles has a GF Score™ of 12/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does FDG Electric Vehicles' Gross Margin % compare to APTV?
FDG Electric Vehicles' Gross Margin % of 6.73% can be compared against companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 19.84. FDG Electric Vehicles' value of 6.73% is 66.1% 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 1,310 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. FDG Electric Vehicles's current Gross Margin % of 6.73% is 66.1% 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 FDG Electric Vehicles 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. FDG Electric Vehicles's current Gross Margin % is 6.73%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is FDG Electric Vehicles stock overvalued right now?
FDG Electric Vehicles (CAOHF) has a current Gross Margin % of 6.73%. The current Gross Margin % is 6.73% and 66.1% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 19.84. FDG Electric Vehicles' overall GF Score™ is 12/100. 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 FDG Electric Vehicles (CAOHF), the current Gross Margin % is 6.73% as of Sep. 2019. 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.
FDG Electric Vehicles Ltd is a Hong Kong-based investment holding company principally engaged in the production and distribution of new energy electric vehicles and their core components. The group is principally engaged in research and development, production and sale of lithium-ion batteries and related products. In addition, it is also engaged in vehicle design, manufacture and sale of electric vehicles, leasing of electric vehicles. The company derives the majority of its revenue from selling lithium-ion batteries in China.
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