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C-Bond Systems (OTCPK:CBNT) 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
C-Bond Systems had a gross margin of 42.12% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 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.
C-Bond Systems Gross Margin % Related Terms
C-Bond Systems Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for C-Bond Systems'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.
CBNT vs HGAS, CRKN, ILDO: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, C-Bond Systems'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.
C-Bond Systems Gross Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, C-Bond Systems's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where C-Bond Systems'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.
C-Bond Systems (CBNT) has a Gross Margin % of 42.12% as of Sep. 2024. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on C-Bond Systems and its competitors.
Is C-Bond Systems' Gross Margin % too high?
C-Bond Systems' current Gross Margin % is 42.12%. The Chemicals industry median Gross Margin % is 23.96. C-Bond Systems' value of 42.12% is 75.8% above this industry median.
How does C-Bond Systems' Gross Margin % compare to HGAS and CRKN?
C-Bond Systems' Gross Margin % of 42.12% can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 23.96. C-Bond Systems' value of 42.12% is 75.8% 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 Chemicals company?
The median Gross Margin % among Chemicals companies is 23.96, based on 1,566 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. C-Bond Systems's current Gross Margin % of 42.12% is 75.8% 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 C-Bond Systems and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Gross Margin % is 23.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. C-Bond Systems's current Gross Margin % is 42.12%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is C-Bond Systems stock overvalued right now?
C-Bond Systems (CBNT) has a current Gross Margin % of 42.12%. The current Gross Margin % is 42.12% and 75.8% above the Chemicals industry median of 23.96. 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 C-Bond Systems (CBNT), the current Gross Margin % is 42.12% as of Sep. 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.
C-Bond Systems Inc is a nanotechnology company and the sole owner and developer of the patented C-Bond technology. It engaged in the implementation of proprietary nanotechnology applications and processes to enhance the properties of strength, functionality, and sustainability of brittle material systems. It operates in two divisions: C-Bond and Patriot Glass. The company generates maximum revenue from the Patriot Glass Segment. The Patriot Glass Segment is engaged in the distribution and installation of window film solutions. C-Bond segment is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of a windshield strengthening water repellent solution as well as a disinfection product, and other.
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