NBRI (North Bay Resources) Gross Margin %: 0.00% (As of Sep. 2015)


What is North Bay Resources Gross Margin %?

North Bay Resources NBRI +25.00% Gross Margin % is 0.00% as of Sep. 2015.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. North Bay Resources's Gross Profit for the three months ended in Sep. 2015 was $0.00 Mil. North Bay Resources's Revenue for the three months ended in Sep. 2015 was $0.00 Mil. Therefore, North Bay Resources's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2015 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 North Bay Resources's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:


NBRI's Gross Margin % is not ranked *
in the Metals & Mining industry.
Industry Median: 26.175
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Gross Margin % only.

North Bay Resources had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2015 => No sustainable competitive advantage

The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for North Bay Resources was 0.00% per year.


North Bay Resources  (OTCPK:NBRI) 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

North Bay Resources had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2015 => 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.


North Bay Resources Gross Margin % Related Terms


North Bay Resources Gross Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for North Bay Resources'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.

North Bay Resources Gross Margin % Chart

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NBRI vs AUXRF, DWSGF, NEBUF: Gross Margin % Comparison

For the Other Precious Metals & Mining subindustry, North Bay Resources'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.


North Bay Resources Gross Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, North Bay Resources's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where North Bay Resources's Gross Margin % falls into.



North Bay Resources 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.)

North Bay Resources's Gross Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2014 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (A: Dec. 2014 )=Gross Profit (A: Dec. 2014 ) / Revenue (A: Dec. 2014 )
=-1.4 / 0.011
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(0.011 - 1.369) / 0.011
=-12,345.45 %

North Bay Resources's Gross Margin for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2015 is calculated as


Gross Margin % (Q: Sep. 2015 )=Gross Profit (Q: Sep. 2015 ) / Revenue (Q: Sep. 2015 )
=0 / 0
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(0 - 0) / 0
=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?
North Bay Resources (NBRI) has a Gross Margin % of 0.00% as of Sep. 2015. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on North Bay Resources and its competitors.
Is North Bay Resources' Gross Margin % too high?
North Bay Resources' current Gross Margin % is 0.00%.
How does North Bay Resources' Gross Margin % compare to AUXRF and DWSGF?
North Bay Resources' Gross Margin % of 0.00% can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.18. 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median Gross Margin % among Metals & Mining companies is 26.18, based on 730 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 North Bay Resources and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. North Bay Resources'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 North Bay Resources stock overvalued right now?
North Bay Resources (NBRI) has a current Gross Margin % of 0.00%. The current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. 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 North Bay Resources (NBRI), the current Gross Margin % is 0.00% as of Sep. 2015. 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.

North Bay Resources Business Description

Address 135 W. Rudolph Road, Bishop, CA, USA, 93514
North Bay Resources Inc is a natural resource company. It is engaged in the exploration, acquisition, development, and mining of precious metals and other mineral properties. The company's projects include the Bishop Gold Mill, Murex Copper, Fran Gold, Mount Vernon, Taber Mine and Copper Island.