The historical rank and industry rank for Frontera Group's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
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in the Business Services industry.
Industry Median: 34.5 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Gross Margin % only.
Frontera Group had a gross margin of -11.86% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2022 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Frontera Group was 0.00% per year.
Frontera Group (OTCPK:FRTG) 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
Frontera Group had a gross margin of -11.86% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2022 => 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.
Frontera Group Gross Margin % Related Terms
Frontera Group Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Frontera Group'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.
FRTG vs CTAS, CPRT, GPN: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Frontera Group'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.
Frontera Group Gross Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Frontera Group's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Frontera Group'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.
Frontera Group (FRTG) has a Gross Margin % of -11.86% as of Dec. 2022. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Frontera Group and its competitors.
Is Frontera Group's Gross Margin % too high?
Frontera Group's current Gross Margin % is -11.86%.
How does Frontera Group's Gross Margin % compare to CTAS and CPRT?
Frontera Group's Gross Margin % of -11.86% can be compared against companies in the Business Services industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 34.50. 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 Business Services company?
The median Gross Margin % among Business Services companies is 34.50, based on 1,007 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 Frontera Group and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Gross Margin % is 34.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Frontera Group's current Gross Margin % is -11.86%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Frontera Group stock overvalued right now?
Frontera Group (FRTG) has a current Gross Margin % of -11.86%. The current Gross Margin % is -11.86%. 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 Frontera Group (FRTG), the current Gross Margin % is -11.86% as of Dec. 2022. 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.
Frontera Group Inc is organized as an export management company providing business development and market consultancy services to assist small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) seeking to enter new markets in Central and South America. The Company's principal products and services include providing export management and business development consulting services to assist SMEs, including market entry planning, trade facilitation, cross-border regulatory guidance, and business development advisory.
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