MOLC (Molino CanuelasCIFIA) Gross Margin %: 21.82% (As of Aug. 2017)

What is Molino CanuelasCIFIA Gross Margin %?

Molino CanuelasCIFIA MOLC Gross Margin % is 21.82% as of Aug. 2017.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Molino CanuelasCIFIA's Gross Profit for the three months ended in Aug. 2017 was $113.09 Mil. Molino CanuelasCIFIA's Revenue for the three months ended in Aug. 2017 was $518.23 Mil. Therefore, Molino CanuelasCIFIA's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Aug. 2017 was 21.82%.

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

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Molino CanuelasCIFIA had a gross margin of 21.82% for the quarter that ended in Aug. 2017 => Competition eroding margins

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

Molino CanuelasCIFIA (NYSE:MOLC) 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

Molino CanuelasCIFIA had a gross margin of 21.82% for the quarter that ended in Aug. 2017 => Competition eroding margins

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.

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Molino CanuelasCIFIA Gross Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Molino CanuelasCIFIA's Gross Margin % can be seen below:

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Molino CanuelasCIFIA Gross Margin % Chart

Molino CanuelasCIFIA Annual Data

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Molino CanuelasCIFIA Quarterly Data
	Nov14	Nov15	May16	Aug16	Nov16	May17	Aug17
Gross Margin %	Get a 7-Day Free Trial			25.08	25.08	20.28	19.65	21.82

MOLC vs : Gross Margin % Comparison

For the subindustry, Molino CanuelasCIFIA'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.

Molino CanuelasCIFIA Gross Margin % vs Industry

For the industry and sector, Molino CanuelasCIFIA's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

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Molino CanuelasCIFIA Gross Margin % Calculation

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

Molino CanuelasCIFIA's Gross Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Nov. 2016 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (A: Nov. 2016 )	=	Gross Profit (A: Nov. 2016 )	/	Revenue (A: Nov. 2016 )
	=	480	/	2144.126
	=	(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold)	/	Revenue
	=	(2144.126 - 1664.077)	/	2144.126
	=	22.39 %

Molino CanuelasCIFIA's Gross Margin for the quarter that ended in Aug. 2017 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (Q: Aug. 2017 )	=	Gross Profit (Q: Aug. 2017 )	/	Revenue (Q: Aug. 2017 )
	=	113.1	/	518.225
	=	(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold)	/	Revenue
	=	(518.225 - 405.135)	/	518.225
	=	21.82 %

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.

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What does a Gross Margin % of 21.82% mean?

Molino CanuelasCIFIA (MOLC) has a Gross Margin % of 21.82% as of Aug. 2017. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Molino CanuelasCIFIA and its competitors.

Is Molino CanuelasCIFIA's Gross Margin % too high?

Molino CanuelasCIFIA's current Gross Margin % is 21.82%.

How does Molino CanuelasCIFIA's Gross Margin % compare to ?

Molino CanuelasCIFIA's Gross Margin % is 21.82%. 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 company?

A good Gross Margin % depends on the industry context. 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 Molino CanuelasCIFIA and its competitors. Molino CanuelasCIFIA's current Gross Margin % is 21.82%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Molino CanuelasCIFIA stock overvalued right now?

Molino CanuelasCIFIA (MOLC) has a current Gross Margin % of 21.82%. The current Gross Margin % is 21.82%. 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 Molino CanuelasCIFIA (MOLC), the current Gross Margin % is 21.82% as of Aug. 2017. 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.

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