The historical rank and industry rank for Kibo Energy's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
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in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry.
Industry Median: 31.35 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Gross Margin % only.
Kibo Energy had a gross margin of 57.63% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2024 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Kibo Energy was 0.00% per year.
Kibo Energy (LSE:KIBO) 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
Kibo Energy had a gross margin of 57.63% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2024 => 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.
Kibo Energy Gross Margin % Related Terms
Kibo Energy Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kibo Energy'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.
For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, Kibo Energy'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.
Kibo Energy Gross Margin % vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Kibo Energy's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kibo Energy'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.
Kibo Energy (LSE:KIBO) has a Gross Margin % of 57.63% as of Jun. 2024. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Kibo Energy and its competitors.
Is Kibo Energy's Gross Margin % too high?
Kibo Energy's current Gross Margin % is 57.63%. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Gross Margin % is 31.35. Kibo Energy's value of 57.63% is 83.8% above this industry median.
How does Kibo Energy's Gross Margin % compare to CEG?
Kibo Energy's Gross Margin % of 57.63% can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 31.35. Kibo Energy's value of 57.63% is 83.8% 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 an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Gross Margin % among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 31.35, based on 403 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. Kibo Energy's current Gross Margin % of 57.63% is 83.8% 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 Kibo Energy and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Gross Margin % is 31.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kibo Energy's current Gross Margin % is 57.63%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kibo Energy stock overvalued right now?
Kibo Energy (LSE:KIBO) has a current Gross Margin % of 57.63%. The current Gross Margin % is 57.63% and 83.8% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 31.35. 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 Kibo Energy (LSE:KIBO), the current Gross Margin % is 57.63% as of Jun. 2024. 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.
Kibo Energy PLC is engaged in exploring and developing coal and other minerals in Tanzania. Geographically, it has a presence in Tanzania, Ireland, the United Kingdom, South Africa, Cyprus, and Canada. Its project portfolio includes the Benga Power Plant Project (BPPP), the Mabesekwa Coal Independent Power Project (MCIPP), the Mbeya Coal to Power Project (MCPP), and Mast Energy Developments (MED). The company's current projects are Sustainable Energy (waste to energy), and Reserve power.
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