Slovnaft ASLTS:0MZI 8 Gross Margin % is 18.07% as of Dec. 2019, which is 33% above its 10-year median of 13.55. GuruFocus rates LTS:0MZI with a GF Score™ of 8/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Slovnaft AS's Gross Profit for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2019 was €341.91 Mil. Slovnaft AS's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2019 was €1,891.84 Mil. Therefore, Slovnaft AS's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2019 was 18.07%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Slovnaft AS's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LTS:0MZI'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.4 Med: 13.55 Max: 19.86
Current: 13.51
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Slovnaft AS was 19.86%. The lowest was 6.40%. And the median was 13.55%.
LTS:0MZI's Gross Margin % is not ranked
in the Oil & Gas industry.
Industry Median: 25.62
vs LTS:0MZI: 13.51
Slovnaft AS had a gross margin of 18.07% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2019 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Slovnaft AS was 6.40% per year.
Slovnaft AS (LTS:0MZI) 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
Slovnaft AS had a gross margin of 18.07% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 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.
Slovnaft AS Gross Margin % Related Terms
Slovnaft AS Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Slovnaft 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.
LTS:0MZI vs NGL, INT, SUN: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing subindustry, Slovnaft 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.
Slovnaft AS Gross Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Slovnaft AS's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Slovnaft AS'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.
Slovnaft AS (LTS:0MZI) has a Gross Margin % of 18.07% as of Dec. 2019. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Slovnaft AS and its competitors. This is 33% above median its historical median of 13.55. Over the past decade, Slovnaft AS's Gross Margin % has ranged from 6.40 to 19.86.
Is Slovnaft AS's Gross Margin % too high?
Slovnaft AS's current Gross Margin % of 18.07% is 33% above median its 10-year median of 13.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.40 to a high of 19.86. The Oil & Gas industry median Gross Margin % is 25.62. Slovnaft AS's value of 18.07% is 29.5% below this industry median. Overall, Slovnaft AS has a GF Score™ of 8/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Slovnaft AS's Gross Margin % compare to NGL and INT?
Slovnaft AS's Gross Margin % of 18.07% can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 25.62. Slovnaft AS's value of 18.07% is 29.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Slovnaft AS's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 6.40 to 19.86 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.55 vs. the industry median of 25.62, Slovnaft AS has consistently been below the industry average. 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 25.62, based on 872 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. Slovnaft AS's current Gross Margin % of 18.07% is 29.5% 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 Slovnaft AS and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Gross Margin % is 25.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Slovnaft AS's current Gross Margin % is 18.07%, which is 33% above median its own 10-year median of 13.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Slovnaft AS stock overvalued right now?
Slovnaft AS (LTS:0MZI) has a current Gross Margin % of 18.07%. The current Gross Margin % is 18.07%, which is 33% above median its 10-year median of 13.55 and 29.5% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 25.62. Slovnaft AS's overall GF Score™ is 8/100 with 5 warning signs to review. 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 Slovnaft AS (LTS:0MZI), the current Gross Margin % is 18.07% as of Dec. 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.
Slovnaft AS is engaged in processing crude oil and motor fuels, heating oils and other products, their distribution and sale to wholesale customers as well as to end-customers through its own network of service stations. The group manages its operations in the following segments: Refining and Marketing, Retail, and Other segments. Refining and Marketing segment processes crude oil and markets refinery products and plastics. The retail segment operates a network of petrol stations. It generates maximum revenue from the Refining and Marketing segment. Geographically, it derives a majority of revenue from the Slovak Republic and also has a presence in Czech Republic, Austria, Hungary, Poland, Germany, Italy, Croatia, Romania, The Netherlands, Serbia, and Other Countries.
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