GLUC (Glucose Health) Gross Margin %: 75.82% (As of Sep. 2023)

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What is Glucose Health Gross Margin %?

Glucose Health GLUC 38 Gross Margin % is 75.82% as of Sep. 2023. GuruFocus rates GLUC with a GF Score™ of 38/100.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Glucose Health's Gross Profit for the three months ended in Sep. 2023 was $0.09 Mil. Glucose Health's Revenue for the three months ended in Sep. 2023 was $0.11 Mil. Therefore, Glucose Health's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2023 was 75.82%.


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


GLUC's Gross Margin % is not ranked *
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry.
Industry Median: 26.155
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Gross Margin % only.

Glucose Health had a gross margin of 75.82% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2023 => Durable competitive advantage

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


Glucose Health  (OTCPK:GLUC) 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

Glucose Health had a gross margin of 75.82% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2023 => 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.


Glucose Health Gross Margin % Related Terms


Glucose Health Gross Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Glucose Health'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.

Glucose Health Gross Margin % Chart

Glucose Health Annual Data
Trend Dec07 Dec08 Dec09 Dec10 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec16
Gross Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 -933.48 -756.66 9.29 6.12

Glucose Health Quarterly Data
Dec13 Mar14 Jun14 Sep14 Dec14 Mar15 Jun15 Sep15 Dec15 Mar16 Jun16 Sep16 Dec16 Mar17 Jun17 Sep17 Mar18 Jun18 Sep22 Sep23
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 Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 96.68 38.69 45.16 26.40 75.82

GLUC vs RTON, BDPT, SMFL: Gross Margin % Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Glucose Health'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.


Glucose Health Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Glucose Health's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Glucose Health's Gross Margin % falls into.


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Glucose Health Gross Margin % Calculation

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

Glucose Health's Gross Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2016 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (A: Dec. 2016 )=Gross Profit (A: Dec. 2016 ) / Revenue (A: Dec. 2016 )
=0 / 0.31322900000114
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(0.31322900000114 - 0.29406200000107) / 0.31322900000114
=6.12 %

Glucose Health's Gross Margin for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2023 is calculated as


Gross Margin % (Q: Sep. 2023 )=Gross Profit (Q: Sep. 2023 ) / Revenue (Q: Sep. 2023 )
=0.1 / 0.11481200000035
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(0.11481200000035 - 0.027758000000084) / 0.11481200000035
=75.82 %

* 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 75.82% mean?
Glucose Health (GLUC) has a Gross Margin % of 75.82% as of Sep. 2023. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Glucose Health and its competitors.
Is Glucose Health's Gross Margin % too high?
Glucose Health's current Gross Margin % is 75.82%. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.16. Glucose Health's value of 75.82% is 189.9% above this industry median. Overall, Glucose Health has a GF Score™ of 38/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Glucose Health's Gross Margin % compare to RTON and BDPT?
Glucose Health's Gross Margin % of 75.82% can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.16. Glucose Health's value of 75.82% is 189.9% above 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 a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Gross Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 26.16, based on 1,928 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. Glucose Health's current Gross Margin % of 75.82% is 189.9% above 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 Glucose Health and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Glucose Health's current Gross Margin % is 75.82%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Glucose Health stock overvalued right now?
Glucose Health (GLUC) has a current Gross Margin % of 75.82%. The current Gross Margin % is 75.82% and 189.9% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.16. Glucose Health's overall GF Score™ is 38/100. 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 Glucose Health (GLUC), the current Gross Margin % is 75.82% as of Sep. 2023. 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.

Glucose Health Business Description

Address 609 SW 8th Street, Suite 600, 6th Floor, Bentonville, AR, USA, 72712
Glucose Health Inc is an own-label distributor of nutritional beverages. Its niche is the formulation, manufacturing, marketing, and distribution of soluble fiber-infused nutritional beverages. The Company has identified two underserved consumer markets and has launched two brands to serve these markets, which are GlucoDown and FIBER UP. The Company currently has one single operating and reporting segment, which is the manufacturing and distribution of nutritional beverages. It generates all of its revenue from sales of nutritional beverages. The beverages are sold through the Company's website as well as through retailers.
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