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The historical rank and industry rank for Oman Ceramics CoOG's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MUS:OMCI's Gross Margin % is not ranked *
in the Construction industry.
Industry Median: 20.7 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Gross Margin % only.
Oman Ceramics CoOG had a gross margin of 5.14% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2018 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Oman Ceramics CoOG was 0.00% per year.
Oman Ceramics CoOG (MUS:OMCI) 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 Ceramics CoOG had a gross margin of 5.14% 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 Ceramics CoOG Gross Margin % Related Terms
Oman Ceramics CoOG Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Oman Ceramics 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 Ceramics CoOG Gross Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Oman Ceramics 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 Ceramics CoOG Gross Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Oman Ceramics CoOG's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Oman Ceramics CoOG'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.
Oman Ceramics CoOG (MUS:OMCI) has a Gross Margin % of 5.14% as of Mar. 2018. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Oman Ceramics CoOG and its competitors.
Is Oman Ceramics CoOG's Gross Margin % too high?
Oman Ceramics CoOG's current Gross Margin % is 5.14%. The Construction industry median Gross Margin % is 20.70. Oman Ceramics CoOG's value of 5.14% is 75.2% below this industry median.
How does Oman Ceramics CoOG's Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
Oman Ceramics CoOG's Gross Margin % of 5.14% can be compared against companies in the Construction industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.70. Oman Ceramics CoOG's value of 5.14% is 75.2% 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 Construction company?
The median Gross Margin % among Construction companies is 20.70, based on 1,725 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 Ceramics CoOG's current Gross Margin % of 5.14% is 75.2% 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 Ceramics CoOG and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Gross Margin % is 20.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Oman Ceramics CoOG's current Gross Margin % is 5.14%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Oman Ceramics CoOG stock overvalued right now?
Oman Ceramics CoOG (MUS:OMCI) has a current Gross Margin % of 5.14%. The current Gross Margin % is 5.14% and 75.2% below the Construction industry median of 20.70. 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 Ceramics CoOG (MUS:OMCI), the current Gross Margin % is 5.14% 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 Ceramics Co SAOG is principally engaged in manufacturing and selling of various types of ceramic sanitary wares. The product line of the company includes water closet, wash basin, bidet, accessories, urinals, shower tray, seat covers, flushing machine, mixers, showers, shattaf, and angle valve and others. The company markets its products in various countries such as UK, USA, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, Jordan, Syria, India, Yemen and South Africa. Oman Ceramics operates through the single segment being the Manufacture of ceramic sanitary wares and related products.
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