The historical rank and industry rank for Spot Coffee (Canada)'s Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
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in the Restaurants industry.
Industry Median: 45.71 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Gross Margin % only.
Spot Coffee (Canada) had a gross margin of 70.65% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2023 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Spot Coffee (Canada) was 0.00% per year.
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
Spot Coffee (Canada) had a gross margin of 70.65% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2023 => Durable 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.
Spot Coffee (Canada) Gross Margin % Related Terms
Spot Coffee (Canada) Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Spot Coffee (Canada)'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.
SCFFF vs MCD, SBUX, CMG: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Spot Coffee (Canada)'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.
Spot Coffee (Canada) Gross Margin % vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Spot Coffee (Canada)'s Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Spot Coffee (Canada)'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.
Spot Coffee (Canada) (SCFFF) has a Gross Margin % of 70.65% as of Sep. 2023. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Spot Coffee (Canada) and its competitors.
Is Spot Coffee (Canada)'s Gross Margin % too high?
Spot Coffee (Canada)'s current Gross Margin % is 70.65%. The Restaurants industry median Gross Margin % is 45.71. Spot Coffee (Canada)'s value of 70.65% is 54.6% above this industry median.
How does Spot Coffee (Canada)'s Gross Margin % compare to MCD and SBUX?
Spot Coffee (Canada)'s Gross Margin % of 70.65% can be compared against companies in the Restaurants industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 45.71. Spot Coffee (Canada)'s value of 70.65% is 54.6% above 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 Restaurants company?
The median Gross Margin % among Restaurants companies is 45.71, based on 359 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. Spot Coffee (Canada)'s current Gross Margin % of 70.65% is 54.6% above 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 Spot Coffee (Canada) and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Gross Margin % is 45.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Spot Coffee (Canada)'s current Gross Margin % is 70.65%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Spot Coffee (Canada) stock overvalued right now?
Spot Coffee (Canada) (SCFFF) has a current Gross Margin % of 70.65%. The current Gross Margin % is 70.65% and 54.6% above the Restaurants industry median of 45.71. 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 Spot Coffee (Canada) (SCFFF), the current Gross Margin % is 70.65% as of Sep. 2023. 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.
Spot Coffee (Canada) Ltd has been designing, building and operating company-owned and franchise community cafes in the northeastern United States. SPoT's cafes provide their customers with signature made-to-order meals and award-winning micro-roasted coffee. Each SPoT cafe is distinctively designed to suit the local neighbourhood, creating a warm and friendly gathering place for the community. SPoT's commercial business focuses on the sale of roasted coffee beans to food service and grocery chains, business offices, and resellers such as universities and hospitals.
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