The historical rank and industry rank for CES Synergies's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CESX's Gross Margin % is not ranked *
in the Waste Management industry.
Industry Median: 27.2 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Gross Margin % only.
CES Synergies had a gross margin of 25.95% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2017 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for CES Synergies was 0.00% per year.
CES Synergies (OTCPK:CESX) 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
CES Synergies had a gross margin of 25.95% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2017 => Competition eroding margins
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.
CES Synergies Gross Margin % Related Terms
CES Synergies Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CES Synergies'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.
CESX vs ALAN, BSHF, ECMT: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Waste Management subindustry, CES Synergies'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.
CES Synergies Gross Margin % vs Waste Management Industry
For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, CES Synergies's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CES Synergies'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.
CES Synergies (CESX) has a Gross Margin % of 25.95% as of Mar. 2017. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on CES Synergies and its competitors.
Is CES Synergies' Gross Margin % too high?
CES Synergies' current Gross Margin % is 25.95%. The Waste Management industry median Gross Margin % is 27.20. CES Synergies' value of 25.95% is 4.6% below this industry median.
How does CES Synergies' Gross Margin % compare to ALAN and BSHF?
CES Synergies' Gross Margin % of 25.95% can be compared against companies in the Waste Management industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 27.20. CES Synergies' value of 25.95% is 4.6% 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 Waste Management company?
The median Gross Margin % among Waste Management companies is 27.20, based on 235 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. CES Synergies's current Gross Margin % of 25.95% is 4.6% 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 CES Synergies and its competitors. For the Waste Management industry, the median Gross Margin % is 27.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CES Synergies's current Gross Margin % is 25.95%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CES Synergies stock overvalued right now?
CES Synergies (CESX) has a current Gross Margin % of 25.95%. The current Gross Margin % is 25.95% and 4.6% below the Waste Management industry median of 27.20. 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 CES Synergies (CESX), the current Gross Margin % is 25.95% as of Mar. 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.
CES Synergies Inc is a United States of America based company. It is engaged in providing services like asbestos and lead abatement, hazardous materials removal, mold remediation and prevention, indoor air quality and duct cleaning, interior selective demolition, underground storage tank removal, concrete crushing, and demolition and wrecking. The company operates in three business segments that are Remediation, Demolition, and Insulation. The Remediation and Demolition segment generates maximum revenue for the company.
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