The historical rank and industry rank for Industria Automotriz de CV's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:IASASA's Gross Margin % is not ranked *
in the Vehicles & Parts industry.
Industry Median: 19.84 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Gross Margin % only.
Industria Automotriz de CV had a gross margin of 9.66% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2011 => No sustainable competitive advantage
Industria Automotriz de CV (MEX:IASASA) 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
Industria Automotriz de CV had a gross margin of 9.66% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2011 => 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.
Industria Automotriz de CV Gross Margin % Related Terms
Industria Automotriz de CV Gross Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
MEX:IASASA vs CSHEF, AMTY, OMTK: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Industria Automotriz de CV'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.
Industria Automotriz de CV Gross Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Industria Automotriz de CV's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Industria Automotriz de CV'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.
Industria Automotriz de CV (MEX:IASASA) has a Gross Margin % of 9.66% as of Jun. 2011. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Industria Automotriz de CV and its competitors.
Is Industria Automotriz de CV's Gross Margin % too high?
Industria Automotriz de CV's current Gross Margin % is 9.66%. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Gross Margin % is 19.84. Industria Automotriz de CV's value of 9.66% is 51.3% below this industry median.
How does Industria Automotriz de CV's Gross Margin % compare to CSHEF and AMTY?
Industria Automotriz de CV's Gross Margin % of 9.66% can be compared against companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 19.84. Industria Automotriz de CV's value of 9.66% is 51.3% 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Gross Margin % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 19.84, based on 1,313 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. Industria Automotriz de CV's current Gross Margin % of 9.66% is 51.3% 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 Industria Automotriz de CV and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Gross Margin % is 19.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Industria Automotriz de CV's current Gross Margin % is 9.66%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Industria Automotriz de CV stock overvalued right now?
Industria Automotriz de CV (MEX:IASASA) has a current Gross Margin % of 9.66%. The current Gross Margin % is 9.66% and 51.3% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 19.84. 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 Industria Automotriz de CV (MEX:IASASA), the current Gross Margin % is 9.66% as of Jun. 2011. 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.
Industria Automotriz SA de CV is engaged in manufacturing of stamping, assemblies and subassemblies for the automotive industry. The company also manufactures dies and tool, assembly attachments and attachments to check the produced pieces.
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