Isbir Holding AS (IST:ISBIR) Gross Margin %: 17.17% (As of Sep. 2013)


What is Isbir Holding AS Gross Margin %?

Isbir Holding AS IST:ISBIR -1.86% Gross Margin % is 17.17% as of Sep. 2013.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Isbir Holding AS's Gross Profit for the six months ended in Sep. 2013 was ₺29.5 Mil. Isbir Holding AS's Revenue for the six months ended in Sep. 2013 was ₺172.1 Mil. Therefore, Isbir Holding AS's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2013 was 17.17%.


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


IST:ISBIR's Gross Margin % is not ranked *
in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry.
Industry Median: 29.36
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Gross Margin % only.

Isbir Holding AS had a gross margin of 17.17% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2013 => No sustainable competitive advantage

The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Isbir Holding AS was 0.00% per year.

Isbir Holding AS  (IST:ISBIR) 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

Isbir Holding AS had a gross margin of 17.17% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2013 => 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.

Isbir Holding AS Gross Margin % Related Terms

Isbir Holding AS Gross Margin % Historical Data

* Premium members only.

The historical data trend for Isbir Holding AS'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.

Isbir Holding AS Gross Margin % Chart

Isbir Holding AS Annual Data
Trend Mar12 Mar13
Gross Margin %
16.65 28.65

Isbir Holding AS Semi-Annual Data
Mar12 Sep12 Mar13 Sep13
Gross Margin % 0.00 17.61 -38.77 17.17

IST:ISBIR vs LZB, AMWD, SPB: Gross Margin % Comparison

For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances subindustry, Isbir Holding AS'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.

Isbir Holding AS Gross Margin % vs Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances Industry

For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Isbir Holding AS's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Isbir Holding AS's Gross Margin % falls into.


Isbir Holding AS Gross Margin % Calculation

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

Isbir Holding AS's Gross Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2013 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (A: Mar. 2013 )=Gross Profit (A: Mar. 2013 ) / Revenue (A: Mar. 2013 )
=62.9 / 219.579
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(219.579 - 156.661) / 219.579
=28.65 %

Isbir Holding AS's Gross Margin for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2013 is calculated as


Gross Margin % (Q: Sep. 2013 )=Gross Profit (Q: Sep. 2013 ) / Revenue (Q: Sep. 2013 )
=29.5 / 172.06
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(172.06 - 142.519) / 172.06
=17.17 %

* 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 17.17% mean?
Isbir Holding AS (IST:ISBIR) has a Gross Margin % of 17.17% as of Sep. 2013. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Isbir Holding AS and its competitors.
Is Isbir Holding AS's Gross Margin % too high?
Isbir Holding AS's current Gross Margin % is 17.17%. The Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median Gross Margin % is 29.36. Isbir Holding AS's value of 17.17% is 41.5% below this industry median.
How does Isbir Holding AS's Gross Margin % compare to LZB and AMWD?
Isbir Holding AS's Gross Margin % of 17.17% can be compared against companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 29.36. Isbir Holding AS's value of 17.17% is 41.5% below 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 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances company?
The median Gross Margin % among Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies is 29.36, based on 415 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. Isbir Holding AS's current Gross Margin % of 17.17% is 41.5% below 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 Isbir Holding AS and its competitors. For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, the median Gross Margin % is 29.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Isbir Holding AS's current Gross Margin % is 17.17%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Isbir Holding AS stock overvalued right now?
Isbir Holding AS (IST:ISBIR) has a current Gross Margin % of 17.17%. The current Gross Margin % is 17.17% and 41.5% below the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median of 29.36. 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 Isbir Holding AS (IST:ISBIR), the current Gross Margin % is 17.17% as of Sep. 2013. 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.

Isbir Holding AS Business Description

Address Ataturk Boulevard No 169/54, Cankaya, Ankara, TUR, 6680
Isbir Holding AS is a holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, the company manufactures mattresses. Its product includes home textiles, baby products, sofa and bed series among others.