MIHL (Montague International Holding) Gross Margin %: 72.73% (As of Sep. 2007)


What is Montague International Holding Gross Margin %?

Montague International Holding MIHL -99.00% Gross Margin % is 72.73% as of Sep. 2007.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Montague International Holding's Gross Profit for the three months ended in Sep. 2007 was $0.03 Mil. Montague International Holding's Revenue for the three months ended in Sep. 2007 was $0.04 Mil. Therefore, Montague International Holding's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2007 was 72.73%.


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


MIHL's Gross Margin % is not ranked *
in the Business Services industry.
Industry Median: 34.5
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Gross Margin % only.

Montague International Holding had a gross margin of 72.73% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2007 => Durable competitive advantage

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

Montague International Holding  (OTCPK:MIHL) 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

Montague International Holding had a gross margin of 72.73% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2007 => 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.

Montague International Holding Gross Margin % Related Terms

Montague International Holding Gross Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Montague International Holding'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.

Montague International Holding Gross Margin % Chart

Montague International Holding Annual Data
Trend Mar00 Mar01 Mar02 Mar03 Mar04 Dec05 Dec06
Gross Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 71.70 0.00 0.00 2.39 54.86

Montague International Holding Quarterly Data
Dec02 Mar03 Jun03 Sep03 Dec03 Mar04 Jun04 Sep04 Dec04 Mar05 Jun05 Sep05 Dec05 Mar06 Jun06 Sep06 Dec06 Mar07 Jun07 Sep07
Gross Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 57.35 62.50 18.60 14.89 72.73

MIHL vs IVFZF, PPMT, ASAE: Gross Margin % Comparison

For the Security & Protection Services subindustry, Montague International Holding'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.

Montague International Holding Gross Margin % vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Montague International Holding's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

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


Montague International Holding Gross Margin % Calculation

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

Montague International Holding's Gross Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2006 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (A: Dec. 2006 )=Gross Profit (A: Dec. 2006 ) / Revenue (A: Dec. 2006 )
=0.3 / 0.494
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(0.494 - 0.223) / 0.494
=54.86 %

Montague International Holding's Gross Margin for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2007 is calculated as


Gross Margin % (Q: Sep. 2007 )=Gross Profit (Q: Sep. 2007 ) / Revenue (Q: Sep. 2007 )
=0 / 0.044
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(0.044 - 0.012) / 0.044
=72.73 %

* 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 72.73% mean?
Montague International Holding (MIHL) has a Gross Margin % of 72.73% as of Sep. 2007. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Montague International Holding and its competitors.
Is Montague International Holding's Gross Margin % too high?
Montague International Holding's current Gross Margin % is 72.73%. The Business Services industry median Gross Margin % is 34.50. Montague International Holding's value of 72.73% is 110.8% above this industry median.
How does Montague International Holding's Gross Margin % compare to IVFZF and PPMT?
Montague International Holding's Gross Margin % of 72.73% can be compared against companies in the Business Services industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 34.50. Montague International Holding's value of 72.73% is 110.8% 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 a Business Services company?
The median Gross Margin % among Business Services companies is 34.50, based on 1,007 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. Montague International Holding's current Gross Margin % of 72.73% is 110.8% 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 Montague International Holding and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Gross Margin % is 34.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Montague International Holding's current Gross Margin % is 72.73%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Montague International Holding stock overvalued right now?
Montague International Holding (MIHL) has a current Gross Margin % of 72.73%. The current Gross Margin % is 72.73% and 110.8% above the Business Services industry median of 34.50. 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 Montague International Holding (MIHL), the current Gross Margin % is 72.73% as of Sep. 2007. 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.

Montague International Holding Business Description

Address 1735 Market Street, Suite 3750, Philadelphia, PA, USA, 19103
Montague International Holding Ltd formerly Hi-Tech Crime Solutions, Inc promotes products and services intended to combat computer security and identity theft.