The historical rank and industry rank for Emerald Oil Industries's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
DHA:EMERALDOIL's Gross Margin % is not ranked *
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry.
Industry Median: 26.37 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Gross Margin % only.
Emerald Oil Industries had a gross margin of 14.49% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Emerald Oil Industries was 0.00% per year.
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
Emerald Oil Industries had a gross margin of 14.49% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 => 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.
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Emerald Oil Industries Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Emerald Oil Industries'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.
DHA:EMERALDOIL vs KHC, GIS, K: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Emerald Oil Industries'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.
Emerald Oil Industries Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Emerald Oil Industries's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Emerald Oil Industries'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.
Emerald Oil Industries (DHA:EMERALDOIL) has a Gross Margin % of 14.49% as of Dec. 2023. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Emerald Oil Industries and its competitors.
Is Emerald Oil Industries' Gross Margin % too high?
Emerald Oil Industries' current Gross Margin % is 14.49%. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Emerald Oil Industries' value of 14.49% is 45.1% below this industry median. Overall, Emerald Oil Industries has a GF Score™ of 30/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Emerald Oil Industries' Gross Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
Emerald Oil Industries' Gross Margin % of 14.49% can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Emerald Oil Industries' value of 14.49% is 45.1% 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Gross Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 26.37, based on 1,900 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. Emerald Oil Industries's current Gross Margin % of 14.49% is 45.1% 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 Emerald Oil Industries and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Emerald Oil Industries's current Gross Margin % is 14.49%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Emerald Oil Industries stock overvalued right now?
Emerald Oil Industries (DHA:EMERALDOIL) has a current Gross Margin % of 14.49%. The current Gross Margin % is 14.49% and 45.1% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.37. Emerald Oil Industries' overall GF Score™ is 30/100. 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 Emerald Oil Industries (DHA:EMERALDOIL), the current Gross Margin % is 14.49% as of Dec. 2023. 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.
Emerald Oil Industries Ltd engages in producing of rice bran oil by processing rice bran collected from local auto rice mills. The company markets its product in its own brand name Spondon Rice Bran Oil. The company offers rice bran oil for use in preparing fried foods, snacks, margarine, salad dressings, baking goods, soaps, and skin creams. The firm also produces various by-products, including De-Oil Rice Bran, Fatty Acid, Wax, Gum and Spent Earth.
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