Oman Fisheries CoOG (MUS:OFCI) Gross Margin %: 9.02% (As of Mar. 2018)


What is Oman Fisheries CoOG Gross Margin %?

Oman Fisheries CoOG MUS:OFCI +4.35% Gross Margin % is 9.02% as of Mar. 2018.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Oman Fisheries CoOG's Gross Profit for the three months ended in Mar. 2018 was ر.ع0.52 Mil. Oman Fisheries CoOG's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2018 was ر.ع5.74 Mil. Therefore, Oman Fisheries CoOG's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2018 was 9.02%.


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


MUS:OFCI's Gross Margin % is not ranked *
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry.
Industry Median: 26.37
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Gross Margin % only.

Oman Fisheries CoOG had a gross margin of 9.02% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2018 => No sustainable competitive advantage

The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Oman Fisheries CoOG was 0.00% per year.


Oman Fisheries CoOG  (MUS:OFCI) 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 Fisheries CoOG had a gross margin of 9.02% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2018 => 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.


Oman Fisheries CoOG Gross Margin % Related Terms


Oman Fisheries CoOG Gross Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Oman Fisheries 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 Fisheries CoOG Gross Margin % Chart

Oman Fisheries CoOG Annual Data
Trend Mar08 Mar09 Mar10 Mar11 Mar12 Mar13 Mar14 Mar15 Mar16 Mar17
Gross Margin %
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Oman Fisheries CoOG Quarterly Data
Sep13 Dec13 Mar14 Jun14 Sep14 Dec14 Mar15 Jun15 Sep15 Dec15 Mar16 Jun16 Sep16 Dec16 Mar17 Jun17 Sep17 Dec17 Mar18 Dec18
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MUS:OFCI vs PLAG, MMMB, OPCO: Gross Margin % Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Oman Fisheries 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 Fisheries CoOG Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Oman Fisheries CoOG's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Oman Fisheries CoOG's Gross Margin % falls into.



Oman Fisheries CoOG Gross Margin % Calculation

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

Oman Fisheries CoOG's Gross Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2017 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (A: Mar. 2017 )=Gross Profit (A: Mar. 2017 ) / Revenue (A: Mar. 2017 )
=5.2 / 28.335
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(28.335 - 23.127) / 28.335
=18.38 %

Oman Fisheries 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 )
=0.5 / 5.742
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(5.742 - 5.224) / 5.742
=9.02 %

* 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 9.02% mean?
Oman Fisheries CoOG (MUS:OFCI) has a Gross Margin % of 9.02% as of Mar. 2018. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Oman Fisheries CoOG and its competitors.
Is Oman Fisheries CoOG's Gross Margin % too high?
Oman Fisheries CoOG's current Gross Margin % is 9.02%. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Oman Fisheries CoOG's value of 9.02% is 65.8% below this industry median.
How does Oman Fisheries CoOG's Gross Margin % compare to PLAG and MMMB?
Oman Fisheries CoOG's Gross Margin % of 9.02% can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Oman Fisheries CoOG's value of 9.02% is 65.8% 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Gross Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 26.37, based on 1,899 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 Fisheries CoOG's current Gross Margin % of 9.02% is 65.8% 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 Fisheries CoOG and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Oman Fisheries CoOG's current Gross Margin % is 9.02%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Oman Fisheries CoOG stock overvalued right now?
Oman Fisheries CoOG (MUS:OFCI) has a current Gross Margin % of 9.02%. The current Gross Margin % is 9.02% and 65.8% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.37. 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 Fisheries CoOG (MUS:OFCI), the current Gross Margin % is 9.02% 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 Fisheries CoOG Business Description

Address Ruwi, P.O Box 2900, Muscat, OMN, 112
Oman Fisheries Co SAOG is a fishing company. The company is engaged in the procurement, processing, and sale of fresh, frozen and coated fish, fishing and the sale of fishing rights. It offers the widest range of seafood including demersal and pelagic, tuna, cephalopods, crustaceans, fresh fish and breaded seafood products. It also provides storage and logistics services. It generates the majority of the revenue from Far East countries.