Oman & Emirates Investment Holding CoOG (MUS:OEIO) Gross Margin %: 20.23% (As of Mar. 2018)


What is Oman & Emirates Investment Holding CoOG Gross Margin %?

Oman & Emirates Investment Holding CoOG MUS:OEIO +0.63% Gross Margin % is 20.23% as of Mar. 2018.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Oman & Emirates Investment Holding CoOG's Gross Profit for the three months ended in Mar. 2018 was ر.ع0.09 Mil. Oman & Emirates Investment Holding CoOG's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2018 was ر.ع0.44 Mil. Therefore, Oman & Emirates Investment Holding CoOG's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2018 was 20.23%.


The historical rank and industry rank for Oman & Emirates Investment Holding CoOG's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:


MUS:OEIO's Gross Margin % is not ranked *
in the Conglomerates industry.
Industry Median: 25.96
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Gross Margin % only.

Oman & Emirates Investment Holding CoOG had a gross margin of 20.23% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2018 => Competition eroding margins

The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Oman & Emirates Investment Holding CoOG was 0.00% per year.

Oman & Emirates Investment Holding CoOG  (MUS:OEIO) 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

Oman & Emirates Investment Holding CoOG had a gross margin of 20.23% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2018 => 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.

Oman & Emirates Investment Holding CoOG Gross Margin % Related Terms

Oman & Emirates Investment Holding CoOG Gross Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Oman & Emirates Investment Holding CoOG'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.

Oman & Emirates Investment Holding CoOG Gross Margin % Chart

Oman & Emirates Investment Holding CoOG Annual Data
Trend Dec08 Dec09 Dec10 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17
Gross Margin %
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Oman & Emirates Investment Holding CoOG Quarterly Data
Jun13 Sep13 Dec13 Mar14 Jun14 Sep14 Dec14 Mar15 Jun15 Sep15 Dec15 Mar16 Jun16 Sep16 Dec16 Mar17 Jun17 Sep17 Dec17 Mar18
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MUS:OEIO vs DTSS, TGLO, SHRG: Gross Margin % Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, Oman & Emirates Investment Holding CoOG'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.

Oman & Emirates Investment Holding CoOG Gross Margin % vs Conglomerates Industry

For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Oman & Emirates Investment Holding CoOG's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Oman & Emirates Investment Holding CoOG's Gross Margin % falls into.


Oman & Emirates Investment Holding CoOG Gross Margin % Calculation

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

Oman & Emirates Investment Holding CoOG's Gross Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2017 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (A: Dec. 2017 )=Gross Profit (A: Dec. 2017 ) / Revenue (A: Dec. 2017 )
=0.3 / 0
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(0 - -0.342) / 0
= %

Oman & Emirates Investment Holding CoOG's Gross Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2018 is calculated as


Gross Margin % (Q: Mar. 2018 )=Gross Profit (Q: Mar. 2018 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2018 )
=0.1 / 0.44
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(0.44 - 0.351) / 0.44
=20.23 %

* 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 20.23% mean?
Oman & Emirates Investment Holding CoOG (MUS:OEIO) has a Gross Margin % of 20.23% as of Mar. 2018. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Oman & Emirates Investment Holding CoOG and its competitors.
Is Oman & Emirates Investment Holding CoOG's Gross Margin % too high?
Oman & Emirates Investment Holding CoOG's current Gross Margin % is 20.23%. The Conglomerates industry median Gross Margin % is 25.96. Oman & Emirates Investment Holding CoOG's value of 20.23% is 22.1% below this industry median.
How does Oman & Emirates Investment Holding CoOG's Gross Margin % compare to DTSS and TGLO?
Oman & Emirates Investment Holding CoOG's Gross Margin % of 20.23% can be compared against companies in the Conglomerates industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 25.96. Oman & Emirates Investment Holding CoOG's value of 20.23% is 22.1% below 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 a Conglomerates company?
The median Gross Margin % among Conglomerates companies is 25.96, based on 515 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. Oman & Emirates Investment Holding CoOG's current Gross Margin % of 20.23% is 22.1% below 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 Oman & Emirates Investment Holding CoOG and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Gross Margin % is 25.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Oman & Emirates Investment Holding CoOG's current Gross Margin % is 20.23%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Oman & Emirates Investment Holding CoOG stock overvalued right now?
Oman & Emirates Investment Holding CoOG (MUS:OEIO) has a current Gross Margin % of 20.23%. The current Gross Margin % is 20.23% and 22.1% below the Conglomerates industry median of 25.96. 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 Oman & Emirates Investment Holding CoOG (MUS:OEIO), the current Gross Margin % is 20.23% as of Mar. 2018. 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.

Oman & Emirates Investment Holding CoOG Business Description

Address Ruwi, P.O. Box 2205, Muscat, OMN, 112
Oman & Emirates Investment Holding Co SAOG is an Oman-based company engaged in the provision of investment and related services. It operates through the Oman and United Arab Emirates geographical segments. The company also invests in companies with various industrial activities, such as food processing, livestock, and fishing, fiber optic products.