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The historical rank and industry rank for MacReport net's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MRPT's Gross Margin % is not ranked *
in the Interactive Media industry.
Industry Median: 62.125 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Gross Margin % only.
MacReport net had a gross margin of 66.14% for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2005 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for MacReport net was 0.00% per year.
MacReport net (OTCPK:MRPT) 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
MacReport net had a gross margin of 66.14% for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2005 => 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.
MacReport net Gross Margin % Related Terms
MacReport net Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for MacReport net'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.
MacReport net Gross Margin % Chart
MacReport net Annual Data
Trend
Nov02
Nov03
Nov04
Nov05
Jun06
Gross Margin %
-38.46
57.29
84.45
66.14
0.00
MacReport net Semi-Annual Data
Nov02
Nov03
Nov04
Nov05
Gross Margin %
-38.46
57.29
84.45
66.14
MRPT vs LFLY, TNMD, QTTOY: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, MacReport net'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.
MacReport net Gross Margin % vs Interactive Media Industry
For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, MacReport net's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MacReport net'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.
MacReport net (MRPT) has a Gross Margin % of 66.14% as of Nov. 2005. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on MacReport net and its competitors.
Is MacReport net's Gross Margin % too high?
MacReport net's current Gross Margin % is 66.14%. The Interactive Media industry median Gross Margin % is 62.13. MacReport net's value of 66.14% is 6.5% above this industry median.
How does MacReport net's Gross Margin % compare to LFLY and TNMD?
MacReport net's Gross Margin % of 66.14% can be compared against companies in the Interactive Media industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 62.13. MacReport net's value of 66.14% is 6.5% 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 an Interactive Media company?
The median Gross Margin % among Interactive Media companies is 62.13, based on 498 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. MacReport net's current Gross Margin % of 66.14% is 6.5% 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 MacReport net and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median Gross Margin % is 62.13 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MacReport net's current Gross Margin % is 66.14%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MacReport net stock overvalued right now?
MacReport net (MRPT) has a current Gross Margin % of 66.14%. The current Gross Margin % is 66.14% and 6.5% above the Interactive Media industry median of 62.13. 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 MacReport net (MRPT), the current Gross Margin % is 66.14% as of Nov. 2005. 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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