Sunbird Tourism (MSW:SUNBIRD) Gross Margin %: 0.00% (As of . 20)

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What is Sunbird Tourism Gross Margin %?

Sunbird Tourism MSW:SUNBIRD 32 Gross Margin % is 0.00% as of . 20. GuruFocus rates MSW:SUNBIRD with a GF Score™ of 32/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 794 Travel & Leisure companies, Sunbird Tourism ranks worse than 125944.46% on this metric.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Sunbird Tourism's Gross Profit for the six months ended in . 20 was MWK0.00 Mil. Sunbird Tourism's Revenue for the six months ended in . 20 was MWK0.00 Mil. Therefore, Sunbird Tourism's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in . 20 was 0.00%. If there's no value for Cost of Goods Sold, then Gross Margin % is not calculated.


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


MSW:SUNBIRD's Gross Margin % is not ranked *
in the Travel & Leisure industry.
Industry Median: 43.61
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Gross Margin % only.

Sunbird Tourism had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in . 20 => No sustainable competitive advantage

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


Sunbird Tourism  (MSW:SUNBIRD) 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

Sunbird Tourism had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in . 20 => 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.


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Sunbird Tourism Gross Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sunbird Tourism'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.

Sunbird Tourism Gross Margin % Chart

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MSW:SUNBIRD vs : Gross Margin % Comparison

For the Resorts & Casinos subindustry, Sunbird Tourism'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.


Sunbird Tourism Gross Margin % vs Travel & Leisure Industry

For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Sunbird Tourism's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Sunbird Tourism Gross Margin % Calculation

Gross Margin is the percentage of Gross Profit out of sales or Revenue. (Note that if there's no value for Cost of Goods Sold, then Gross Margin % is not calculated.)

Sunbird Tourism's Gross Margin for the fiscal year that ended in . 20 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (A: . 20 )=Gross Profit (A: . 20 ) / Revenue (A: . 20 )
=0 /
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=( - ) /
=N/A %

Sunbird Tourism's Gross Margin for the quarter that ended in . 20 is calculated as


Gross Margin % (Q: . 20 )=Gross Profit (Q: . 20 ) / Revenue (Q: . 20 )
=0 /
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=( - ) /
=N/A %

* 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 0.00% mean?
Sunbird Tourism (MSW:SUNBIRD) has a Gross Margin % of 0.00% as of . 20. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Sunbird Tourism and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sunbird Tourism ranks #999999 out of 794 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry.
Is Sunbird Tourism's Gross Margin % too high?
Sunbird Tourism's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Based on the distribution chart, Sunbird Tourism ranks #999999 out of 794 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Sunbird Tourism has a GF Score™ of 32/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sunbird Tourism's Gross Margin % compare to ?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Sunbird Tourism ranks #999999 out of 794 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Sunbird Tourism in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 43.61. 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 Travel & Leisure company?
The median Gross Margin % among Travel & Leisure companies is 43.61, based on 794 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 Sunbird Tourism and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Gross Margin % is 43.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sunbird Tourism's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sunbird Tourism stock overvalued right now?
Sunbird Tourism (MSW:SUNBIRD) has a current Gross Margin % of 0.00%. The current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Sunbird Tourism's overall GF Score™ is 32/100 with 1 warning sign to review. 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 Sunbird Tourism (MSW:SUNBIRD), the current Gross Margin % is 0.00% as of . 20. 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.

Sunbird Tourism Business Description

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Address 28 Glyn Jones Road, P.O. Box 376, Blantyre, MWI
Sunbird Tourism PLC is engaged in the hospitality business, providing hotel accommodation and related services in Malawi. The company has three reportable segments: Room Income, Catering Income, and Other Income. The Room Income segment derives revenue from the provision of accommodation to guests. The Catering Income segment generates revenue from the sale of food and beverages to guests. The Other Income segment includes revenue from other services provided at the hotels that support the room and catering operations. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Catering Income segment.
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