MSR (Mauser Group NV) Gross Margin %: 18.97% (As of Sep. 2016)


What is Mauser Group NV Gross Margin %?

Mauser Group NV MSR -3.98% Gross Margin % is 18.97% as of Sep. 2016.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Mauser Group NV's Gross Profit for the three months ended in Sep. 2016 was $84 Mil. Mauser Group NV's Revenue for the three months ended in Sep. 2016 was $441 Mil. Therefore, Mauser Group NV's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2016 was 18.97%.


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


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Mauser Group NV had a gross margin of 18.97% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2016 => No sustainable competitive advantage

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

Mauser Group NV  (NYSE:MSR) 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

Mauser Group NV had a gross margin of 18.97% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2016 => 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.

Mauser Group NV Gross Margin % Related Terms

Mauser Group NV Gross Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Mauser Group NV'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.

Mauser Group NV Gross Margin % Chart

Mauser Group NV Annual Data
Trend Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Dec15
Gross Margin %
13.23 14.86 0.00 17.14

Mauser Group NV Quarterly Data
Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Mar15 Jun15 Sep15 Dec15 Mar16 Jun16 Sep16
Gross Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 17.85 16.64 18.89 18.98 18.97

MSR vs HLYK, PLYM, ATXI: Gross Margin % Comparison

For the subindustry, Mauser Group NV'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.

Mauser Group NV Gross Margin % vs Industry

For the industry and sector, Mauser Group NV's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Mauser Group NV's Gross Margin % falls into.


Mauser Group NV Gross Margin % Calculation

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

Mauser Group NV's Gross Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2015 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (A: Dec. 2015 )=Gross Profit (A: Dec. 2015 ) / Revenue (A: Dec. 2015 )
=256.1 / 1494.336
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(1494.336 - 1238.236) / 1494.336
=17.14 %

Mauser Group NV's Gross Margin for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2016 is calculated as


Gross Margin % (Q: Sep. 2016 )=Gross Profit (Q: Sep. 2016 ) / Revenue (Q: Sep. 2016 )
=83.6 / 440.741
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(440.741 - 357.127) / 440.741
=18.97 %

* 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 18.97% mean?
Mauser Group NV (MSR) has a Gross Margin % of 18.97% as of Sep. 2016. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Mauser Group NV and its competitors.
Is Mauser Group NV's Gross Margin % too high?
Mauser Group NV's current Gross Margin % is 18.97%.
How does Mauser Group NV's Gross Margin % compare to HLYK and PLYM?
Mauser Group NV's Gross Margin % is 18.97%. 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 Mauser Group NV and its competitors. Mauser Group NV's current Gross Margin % is 18.97%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mauser Group NV stock overvalued right now?
Mauser Group NV (MSR) has a current Gross Margin % of 18.97%. The current Gross Margin % is 18.97%. 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 Mauser Group NV (MSR), the current Gross Margin % is 18.97% as of Sep. 2016. 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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