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FHLD (Freedom Hldg) Gross Margin % : 50.98% (As of Dec. 2024)


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What is Freedom Hldg Gross Margin %?

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Freedom Hldg's Gross Profit for the three months ended in Dec. 2024 was $7.54 Mil. Freedom Hldg's Revenue for the three months ended in Dec. 2024 was $14.79 Mil. Therefore, Freedom Hldg's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2024 was 50.98%.


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

FHLD' s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 18.78   Med: 20.33   Max: 61.05
Current: 54.86


During the past 9 years, the highest Gross Margin % of Freedom Hldg was 61.05%. The lowest was 18.78%. And the median was 20.33%.

FHLD's Gross Margin % is ranked better than
71.32% of 959 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 39.33 vs FHLD: 54.86

Freedom Hldg had a gross margin of 50.98% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2024 => Durable competitive advantage

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


Freedom Hldg Gross Margin % Historical Data

The historical data trend for Freedom Hldg'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.

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Freedom Hldg Gross Margin % Chart

Freedom Hldg Annual Data
Trend Dec08 Dec09 Dec10 Dec11 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24
Gross Margin %
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Freedom Hldg Quarterly Data
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Competitive Comparison of Freedom Hldg's Gross Margin %

For the Broadcasting subindustry, Freedom Hldg'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.


Freedom Hldg's Gross Margin % Distribution in the Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Freedom Hldg's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Freedom Hldg's Gross Margin % falls into.


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Freedom Hldg Gross Margin % Calculation

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

Freedom Hldg's Gross Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2024 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (A: Sep. 2024 )=Gross Profit (A: Sep. 2024 ) / Revenue (A: Sep. 2024 )
=0.3 / 1.273
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(1.273 - 1.006) / 1.273
=20.97 %

Freedom Hldg's Gross Margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2024 is calculated as


Gross Margin % (Q: Dec. 2024 )=Gross Profit (Q: Dec. 2024 ) / Revenue (Q: Dec. 2024 )
=7.5 / 14.793
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(14.793 - 7.252) / 14.793
=50.98 %

* 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.


Freedom Hldg  (OTCPK:FHLD) 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

Freedom Hldg had a gross margin of 50.98% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 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.


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Freedom Hldg Business Description

Traded in Other Exchanges
N/A
Address
10524 Independence Avenue, Chatsworth, CA, USA, 91311
Freedom Hldg Inc through its subsidiary The Awareness Group (TAG), operates in the alternative energy industry. TAG focuses on the solar energy sector, offering a comprehensive platform called TAG GRID that integrates solar sales, project funding, and lending solutions. The company is also involved in mergers and acquisitions, having acquired multiple companies in engineering, fintech services, and generation, which are integrated into their operations.
Executives
Robert W Carteaux director 6615 BROTHERHOOD WAY, FORT WAYNE IN 46825
Brian K Kistler director, 10 percent owner, officer: Principle Executive Officer 215 NORTH JEFFERSON, OSSIAN IN 46777
Stan P Lipp director 6615 BROTHERHOOD WAY, FORT WAYNE IN 46825
Rodney J Sinn director, 10 percent owner 6615 BROTHERHOOD WAY, FORT WAYNE IN 46825
Gregory K Fields director 6615 BROTHERHOOD WAY, FORT WAYNE IN 46825
Robin W Hunt director, officer: Principal Financial Officer 6615 BROTHERHOOD WAY, FORT WAYNE IN 46825