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EnSyncESNC Gross Margin % is 13.18% as of Sep. 2018.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. EnSync's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Sep. 2018 was $0.36 Mil. EnSync's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Sep. 2018 was $2.74 Mil. Therefore, EnSync's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2018 was 13.18%.
The historical rank and industry rank for EnSync's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ESNC's Gross Margin % is not ranked *
in the Industrial Products industry.
Industry Median: 26.8 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Gross Margin % only.
EnSync had a gross margin of 13.18% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2018 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for EnSync was 0.00% per year.
EnSync (OTCPK:ESNC) 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
EnSync had a gross margin of 13.18% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2018 => 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.
EnSync Gross Margin % Related Terms
EnSync Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for EnSync'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 Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, EnSync'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.
EnSync Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, EnSync's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where EnSync'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.
EnSync (ESNC) has a Gross Margin % of 13.18% as of Sep. 2018. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on EnSync and its competitors.
Is EnSync's Gross Margin % too high?
EnSync's current Gross Margin % is 13.18%. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.80. EnSync's value of 13.18% is 50.8% below this industry median.
How does EnSync's Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
EnSync's Gross Margin % of 13.18% can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.80. EnSync's value of 13.18% is 50.8% 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Gross Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 26.80, based on 2,996 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. EnSync's current Gross Margin % of 13.18% is 50.8% 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 EnSync and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. EnSync's current Gross Margin % is 13.18%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is EnSync stock overvalued right now?
EnSync (ESNC) has a current Gross Margin % of 13.18%. The current Gross Margin % is 13.18% and 50.8% below the Industrial Products industry median of 26.80. 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 EnSync (ESNC), the current Gross Margin % is 13.18% as of Sep. 2018. 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.
EnSync Inc develops, licenses, and manufactures energy management systems solutions serving the commercial and industrial C&I building, utility, and off-grid markets. It develops and commercializes product and service solutions for the distributed energy generation market, including energy management systems, energy storage systems, applications, and the Internet of energy platforms that link distributed energy resources with the grid network. The company's products include Matrix energy management system and advanced energy storage products.
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