ECCI (Ecoloclean Industries) Gross Margin %: -12.33% (As of Jun. 2006)


What is Ecoloclean Industries Gross Margin %?

Ecoloclean Industries ECCI -90.00% Gross Margin % is -12.33% as of Jun. 2006.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Ecoloclean Industries's Gross Profit for the three months ended in Jun. 2006 was $-0.01 Mil. Ecoloclean Industries's Revenue for the three months ended in Jun. 2006 was $0.07 Mil. Therefore, Ecoloclean Industries's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2006 was -12.33%.


The historical rank and industry rank for Ecoloclean Industries's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:


ECCI's Gross Margin % is not ranked *
in the Waste Management industry.
Industry Median: 27.35
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Gross Margin % only.

Ecoloclean Industries had a gross margin of -12.33% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2006 => No sustainable competitive advantage

The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Ecoloclean Industries was 0.00% per year.

Ecoloclean Industries  (OTCPK:ECCI) 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

Ecoloclean Industries had a gross margin of -12.33% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2006 => 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.

Ecoloclean Industries Gross Margin % Related Terms

Ecoloclean Industries Gross Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ecoloclean 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.

Ecoloclean Industries Gross Margin % Chart

Ecoloclean Industries Annual Data
Trend Dec01 Dec02 Dec03 Dec04 Dec05
Gross Margin %
0.00 0.00 2.42 52.11 18.04

Ecoloclean Industries Quarterly Data
Dec01 Sep02 Dec02 Sep03 Dec03 Mar04 Jun04 Sep04 Dec04 Mar05 Jun05 Sep05 Dec05 Mar06 Jun06
Gross Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 66.67 40.70 9.90 -21.21 -12.33

ECCI vs ECEZ, AFBG, CESX: Gross Margin % Comparison

For the Waste Management subindustry, Ecoloclean 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.

Ecoloclean Industries Gross Margin % vs Waste Management Industry

For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, Ecoloclean Industries's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Ecoloclean Industries's Gross Margin % falls into.


Ecoloclean Industries Gross Margin % Calculation

Gross Margin is the percentage of Gross Profit out of sales or Revenue.

Ecoloclean Industries's Gross Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2005 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (A: Dec. 2005 )=Gross Profit (A: Dec. 2005 ) / Revenue (A: Dec. 2005 )
=0.1 / 0.388
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(0.388 - 0.318) / 0.388
=18.04 %

Ecoloclean Industries's Gross Margin for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2006 is calculated as


Gross Margin % (Q: Jun. 2006 )=Gross Profit (Q: Jun. 2006 ) / Revenue (Q: Jun. 2006 )
=-0 / 0.073
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(0.073 - 0.082) / 0.073
=-12.33 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Gross Margin % →
What does a Gross Margin % of -12.33% mean?
Ecoloclean Industries (ECCI) has a Gross Margin % of -12.33% as of Jun. 2006. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Ecoloclean Industries and its competitors.
Is Ecoloclean Industries' Gross Margin % too high?
Ecoloclean Industries' current Gross Margin % is -12.33%.
How does Ecoloclean Industries' Gross Margin % compare to ECEZ and AFBG?
Ecoloclean Industries' Gross Margin % of -12.33% can be compared against companies in the Waste Management industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 27.35. 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 27.35, based on 236 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. 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 Ecoloclean Industries and its competitors. For the Waste Management industry, the median Gross Margin % is 27.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ecoloclean Industries's current Gross Margin % is -12.33%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ecoloclean Industries stock overvalued right now?
Ecoloclean Industries (ECCI) has a current Gross Margin % of -12.33%. The current Gross Margin % is -12.33%. 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 Ecoloclean Industries (ECCI), the current Gross Margin % is -12.33% as of Jun. 2006. 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.

Ecoloclean Industries Business Description

Address 2242 South Highway 83, Crystal City, TX, USA, 78839
Ecoloclean Industries Inc is a manufacturer of water remediation products, used in industrial and municipal treatment plants and similar operations.