HVCW (Harrison Vickers and Waterman) Gross Margin %: 71.16% (As of Jun. 2019)


What is Harrison Vickers and Waterman Gross Margin %?

Harrison Vickers and Waterman HVCW -99.00% Gross Margin % is 71.16% as of Jun. 2019.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Harrison Vickers and Waterman's Gross Profit for the six months ended in Jun. 2019 was $3.03 Mil. Harrison Vickers and Waterman's Revenue for the six months ended in Jun. 2019 was $4.26 Mil. Therefore, Harrison Vickers and Waterman's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2019 was 71.16%.


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


HVCW's Gross Margin % is not ranked *
in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry.
Industry Median: 42.29
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Gross Margin % only.

Harrison Vickers and Waterman had a gross margin of 71.16% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2019 => Durable competitive advantage

The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Harrison Vickers and Waterman was 0.00% per year.

Harrison Vickers and Waterman  (OTCPK:HVCW) 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

Harrison Vickers and Waterman had a gross margin of 71.16% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2019 => 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.

Harrison Vickers and Waterman Gross Margin % Related Terms

Harrison Vickers and Waterman Gross Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Harrison Vickers and Waterman'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.

Harrison Vickers and Waterman Gross Margin % Chart

Harrison Vickers and Waterman Annual Data
Trend Jun13 Jun14 Jun15 Jun16 Jun19
Gross Margin %
0.00 0.00 72.00 72.44 71.16

Harrison Vickers and Waterman Semi-Annual Data
Jun13 Jun14 Jun15 Jun16 Jun19
Gross Margin % 0.00 0.00 72.00 72.44 71.16

HVCW vs IOUFF, GRVFF, STXMF: Gross Margin % Comparison

For the Beverages - Brewers subindustry, Harrison Vickers and Waterman'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.

Harrison Vickers and Waterman Gross Margin % vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry

For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Harrison Vickers and Waterman's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Harrison Vickers and Waterman's Gross Margin % falls into.


Harrison Vickers and Waterman Gross Margin % Calculation

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

Harrison Vickers and Waterman's Gross Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2019 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (A: Jun. 2019 )=Gross Profit (A: Jun. 2019 ) / Revenue (A: Jun. 2019 )
=3 / 4.258
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(4.258 - 1.228) / 4.258
=71.16 %

Harrison Vickers and Waterman's Gross Margin for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2019 is calculated as


Gross Margin % (Q: Jun. 2019 )=Gross Profit (Q: Jun. 2019 ) / Revenue (Q: Jun. 2019 )
=3 / 4.258
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(4.258 - 1.228) / 4.258
=71.16 %

* 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 71.16% mean?
Harrison Vickers and Waterman (HVCW) has a Gross Margin % of 71.16% as of Jun. 2019. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Harrison Vickers and Waterman and its competitors.
Is Harrison Vickers and Waterman's Gross Margin % too high?
Harrison Vickers and Waterman's current Gross Margin % is 71.16%. The Beverages - Alcoholic industry median Gross Margin % is 42.29. Harrison Vickers and Waterman's value of 71.16% is 68.3% above this industry median.
How does Harrison Vickers and Waterman's Gross Margin % compare to IOUFF and GRVFF?
Harrison Vickers and Waterman's Gross Margin % of 71.16% can be compared against companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 42.29. Harrison Vickers and Waterman's value of 71.16% is 68.3% 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 Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median Gross Margin % among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 42.29, based on 205 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. Harrison Vickers and Waterman's current Gross Margin % of 71.16% is 68.3% 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 Harrison Vickers and Waterman and its competitors. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median Gross Margin % is 42.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Harrison Vickers and Waterman's current Gross Margin % is 71.16%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Harrison Vickers and Waterman stock overvalued right now?
Harrison Vickers and Waterman (HVCW) has a current Gross Margin % of 71.16%. The current Gross Margin % is 71.16% and 68.3% above the Beverages - Alcoholic industry median of 42.29. 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 Harrison Vickers and Waterman (HVCW), the current Gross Margin % is 71.16% as of Jun. 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.

Harrison Vickers and Waterman Business Description

Address 5781 Schaefer Avenue, Suite C, Chino, CA, USA, 91710
Harrison Vickers and Waterman Inc is a shell company.