The historical rank and industry rank for Global PVQ SE's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
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in the Semiconductors industry.
Industry Median: 29.61 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Gross Margin % only.
Global PVQ SE had a gross margin of 1.47% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2011 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Global PVQ SE was 0.00% per year.
Global PVQ SE (OTCPK:QCLSF) 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
Global PVQ SE had a gross margin of 1.47% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2011 => 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.
Global PVQ SE Gross Margin % Related Terms
Global PVQ SE Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Global PVQ SE'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.
For the Solar subindustry, Global PVQ SE'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.
Global PVQ SE Gross Margin % vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Global PVQ SE's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Global PVQ SE'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.
Global PVQ SE (QCLSF) has a Gross Margin % of 1.47% as of Dec. 2011. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Global PVQ SE and its competitors.
Is Global PVQ SE's Gross Margin % too high?
Global PVQ SE's current Gross Margin % is 1.47%. The Semiconductors industry median Gross Margin % is 29.61. Global PVQ SE's value of 1.47% is 95% below this industry median.
How does Global PVQ SE's Gross Margin % compare to BSRC and YGEHY?
Global PVQ SE's Gross Margin % of 1.47% can be compared against companies in the Semiconductors industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 29.61. Global PVQ SE's value of 1.47% is 95% 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Gross Margin % among Semiconductors companies is 29.61, based on 1,009 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. Global PVQ SE's current Gross Margin % of 1.47% is 95% 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 Global PVQ SE and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Gross Margin % is 29.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Global PVQ SE's current Gross Margin % is 1.47%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Global PVQ SE stock overvalued right now?
Global PVQ SE (QCLSF) has a current Gross Margin % of 1.47%. The current Gross Margin % is 1.47% and 95% below the Semiconductors industry median of 29.61. 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 Global PVQ SE (QCLSF), the current Gross Margin % is 1.47% as of Dec. 2011. 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.
Global PVQ SE is engaged in the production of renewable energies and photovoltaic devices. The business activities of the group are under Products and Systems segments. The Products segment comprises the production and sale of solar cells from monocrystalline and polycrystalline silicon, and production and sale of corresponding modules. The Systems segment comprises the development and installation of photovoltaic systems, including both large-scale systems as well as medium-sized industrial and commercial systems. Geographically, the activities are functioned through the region of Germany.
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