SPRN (Supernova Energy) Gross Margin %: 0.00% (As of Sep. 2015)


What is Supernova Energy Gross Margin %?

Supernova Energy SPRN Gross Margin % is 0.00% as of Sep. 2015.

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


SPRN's Gross Margin % is not ranked *
in the Oil & Gas industry.
Industry Median: 25.7
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Gross Margin % only.

Supernova Energy 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 Supernova Energy was 0.00% per year.


Supernova Energy  (OTCPK:SPRN) 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

Supernova Energy 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.


Supernova Energy Gross Margin % Related Terms


Supernova Energy Gross Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Supernova Energy'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.

Supernova Energy Gross Margin % Chart

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SPRN vs HDYNQ, OOIL, EUENF: Gross Margin % Comparison

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Supernova Energy'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.


Supernova Energy Gross Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Supernova Energy's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Supernova Energy's Gross Margin % falls into.



Supernova Energy 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.)

Supernova Energy'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 )
=0.2 / 0.188
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(0.188 - 0) / 0.188
=N/A %

Supernova Energy'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 / 0.001
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(0.001 - 0) / 0.001
=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?
Supernova Energy (SPRN) 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 Supernova Energy and its competitors.
Is Supernova Energy's Gross Margin % too high?
Supernova Energy's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%.
How does Supernova Energy's Gross Margin % compare to HDYNQ and OOIL?
Supernova Energy's Gross Margin % of 0.00% can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 25.70. 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median Gross Margin % among Oil & Gas companies is 25.70, based on 867 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 Supernova Energy and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Gross Margin % is 25.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Supernova Energy'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 Supernova Energy stock overvalued right now?
Supernova Energy (SPRN) 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 Supernova Energy (SPRN), 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.

Supernova Energy Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 265 Sunrise Highway, Suite 1-276, Rockville Centre, NY, USA, 11570
Supernova Energy Inc is a United States-based oil and gas exploration and production company. The company provides wellbore completion and re-completion services for small, independent operators with existing oil and gas production. Its consulting services include completion, recompletion, workover, well engineering services, project management, and turnkey solutions.