Rdb (MIL:RDB) Gross Margin %: -1.21% (As of Dec. 2011)


What is Rdb Gross Margin %?

Rdb MIL:RDB Gross Margin % is -1.21% as of Dec. 2011.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Rdb's Gross Profit for the six months ended in Dec. 2011 was €-1.68 Mil. Rdb's Revenue for the six months ended in Dec. 2011 was €138.61 Mil. Therefore, Rdb's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2011 was -1.21%.


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

MIL:RDB' s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.21   Med: 0   Max: 0
Current: -1.21

MIL:RDB's Gross Margin % is not ranked
in the Building Materials industry.
Industry Median: 26.2 vs MIL:RDB: -1.21

Rdb had a gross margin of -1.21% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2011 => No sustainable competitive advantage

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

Rdb  (MIL:RDB) 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

Rdb had a gross margin of -1.21% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 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.

Rdb Gross Margin % Related Terms

Rdb Gross Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Rdb'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.

Rdb Gross Margin % Chart

Rdb Annual Data
Trend Dec04 Dec05 Dec06 Dec07 Dec08 Dec09 Dec10 Dec11
Gross Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 47.32 45.38 48.69 19.98 -1.21

Rdb Semi-Annual Data
Dec04 Dec05 Dec06 Dec07 Dec08 Dec09 Dec10 Dec11
Gross Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial 47.32 45.38 48.69 19.98 -1.21

Rdb Gross Margin % Competitor Comparison

For the Building Materials subindustry, Rdb'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.

Rdb Gross Margin % vs Building Materials Industry

For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Rdb's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Rdb's Gross Margin % falls into.


Rdb Gross Margin % Calculation

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

Rdb's Gross Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2011 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (A: Dec. 2011 )=Gross Profit (A: Dec. 2011 ) / Revenue (A: Dec. 2011 )
=-1.7 / 138.605
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(138.605 - 140.287) / 138.605
=-1.21 %

Rdb's Gross Margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2011 is calculated as


Gross Margin % (Q: Dec. 2011 )=Gross Profit (Q: Dec. 2011 ) / Revenue (Q: Dec. 2011 )
=-1.7 / 138.605
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(138.605 - 140.287) / 138.605
=-1.21 %

* 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 -1.21% mean?
Rdb (MIL:RDB) has a Gross Margin % of -1.21% as of Dec. 2011. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Rdb and its competitors.
Is Rdb's Gross Margin % too high?
Rdb's current Gross Margin % is -1.21%.
How does Rdb's Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
Rdb's Gross Margin % of -1.21% can be compared against companies in the Building Materials industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.20. 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 Building Materials company?
The median Gross Margin % among Building Materials companies is 26.20, based on 397 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. 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 Rdb and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Rdb's current Gross Margin % is -1.21%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Rdb stock overvalued right now?
Rdb (MIL:RDB) has a current Gross Margin % of -1.21%. The current Gross Margin % is -1.21%. 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 Rdb (MIL:RDB), the current Gross Margin % is -1.21% as of Dec. 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.

Rdb Business Description

Rdb is engaged in the designing, construction and installation of prefabricated reinforced concrete for industry and in the building materials sectors. It also produces brick and plaster for the construction material sector.