FTXP (Foothills Exploration) Gross Margin %: -142.50% (As of Sep. 2019)

What is Foothills Exploration Gross Margin %?

Foothills Exploration FTXP -99.00% Gross Margin % is -142.50% as of Sep. 2019.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Foothills Exploration's Gross Profit for the three months ended in Sep. 2019 was $-0.23 Mil. Foothills Exploration's Revenue for the three months ended in Sep. 2019 was $0.16 Mil. Therefore, Foothills Exploration's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2019 was -142.50%.

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

FTXP's Gross Margin % is not ranked ^*
in the Oil & Gas industry.
Industry Median: 25.7
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Gross Margin % only.

Foothills Exploration had a gross margin of -142.50% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2019 => No sustainable competitive advantage

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

Foothills Exploration (OTCPK:FTXP) 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

Foothills Exploration had a gross margin of -142.50% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2019 => 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.

Foothills Exploration Gross Margin % Related Terms

Foothills Exploration Gross Margin % Historical Data

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Foothills Exploration Gross Margin % Chart

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FTXP vs CNRR, GBR, ENRJ: Gross Margin % Comparison

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Foothills Exploration's Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Margin % data, can be viewed below:

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Foothills Exploration Gross Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Foothills Exploration's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

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Foothills Exploration Gross Margin % Calculation

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

Foothills Exploration's Gross Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2018 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (A: Dec. 2018 )	=	Gross Profit (A: Dec. 2018 )	/	Revenue (A: Dec. 2018 )
	=	0.5	/	2.567
	=	(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold)	/	Revenue
	=	(2.567 - 2.082)	/	2.567
	=	18.89 %

Foothills Exploration's Gross Margin for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2019 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (Q: Sep. 2019 )	=	Gross Profit (Q: Sep. 2019 )	/	Revenue (Q: Sep. 2019 )
	=	-0.2	/	0.16
	=	(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold)	/	Revenue
	=	(0.16 - 0.388)	/	0.16
	=	-142.50 %

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 -142.50% mean?

Foothills Exploration (FTXP) has a Gross Margin % of -142.50% as of Sep. 2019. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Foothills Exploration and its competitors.

Is Foothills Exploration's Gross Margin % too high?

Foothills Exploration's current Gross Margin % is -142.50%.

How does Foothills Exploration's Gross Margin % compare to CNRR and GBR?

Foothills Exploration's Gross Margin % of -142.50% can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 25.70. 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 Oil & Gas company?

The median Gross Margin % among Oil & Gas companies is 25.70, based on 867 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 Foothills Exploration and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Gross Margin % is 25.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Foothills Exploration's current Gross Margin % is -142.50%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Foothills Exploration stock overvalued right now?

Foothills Exploration (FTXP) has a current Gross Margin % of -142.50%. The current Gross Margin % is -142.50%. 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 Foothills Exploration (FTXP), the current Gross Margin % is -142.50% as of Sep. 2019. 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.

Foothills Exploration Business Description

Industry Energy Oil & Gas

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Address 2660 Townsgate Road, Suite 800, Westlake Village, CA, USA, 91361

Website https://foothillspetro.com

Foothills Exploration Inc is an independent oil and gas exploration and production company. It engages in the acquisition and development of oil and natural gas properties. The firm is actively focused on acquiring producing and developmental properties in the Rockies and Gulf Coast regions. Its projects include Wind River Basin, Stagecoach Project, and Altamont-Bluebell Project.