The historical rank and industry rank for Renewable Energy & Power's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
RBNW's Gross Margin % is not ranked *
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry.
Industry Median: 28.53 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Gross Margin % only.
Renewable Energy & Power had a gross margin of 15.11% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2018 => No sustainable competitive advantage
Renewable Energy & Power (OTCPK:RBNW) 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
Renewable Energy & Power had a gross margin of 15.11% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 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.
Renewable Energy & Power Gross Margin % Related Terms
Renewable Energy & Power Gross Margin % Historical Data
* 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 Footwear & Accessories subindustry, Renewable Energy & Power'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.
Renewable Energy & Power Gross Margin % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Renewable Energy & Power's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Renewable Energy & Power'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.
Renewable Energy & Power (RBNW) has a Gross Margin % of 15.11% as of Jun. 2018. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Renewable Energy & Power and its competitors.
Is Renewable Energy & Power's Gross Margin % too high?
Renewable Energy & Power's current Gross Margin % is 15.11%. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Gross Margin % is 28.53. Renewable Energy & Power's value of 15.11% is 47% below this industry median.
How does Renewable Energy & Power's Gross Margin % compare to CYAP?
Renewable Energy & Power's Gross Margin % of 15.11% can be compared against companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 28.53. Renewable Energy & Power's value of 15.11% is 47% 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Gross Margin % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 28.53, based on 1,021 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. Renewable Energy & Power's current Gross Margin % of 15.11% is 47% 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 Renewable Energy & Power and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Gross Margin % is 28.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Renewable Energy & Power's current Gross Margin % is 15.11%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Renewable Energy & Power stock overvalued right now?
Renewable Energy & Power (RBNW) has a current Gross Margin % of 15.11%. The current Gross Margin % is 15.11% and 47% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 28.53. 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 Renewable Energy & Power (RBNW), the current Gross Margin % is 15.11% as of Jun. 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.
Renewable Energy & Power Inc is engaged in the retail and wholesale of footwear for the urban culture. It operates under the brand Lust for Life which employs a website with traffic driven by online marketing tools and techniques. The company derives the majority of its sales through its wholesale channel.
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