The historical rank and industry rank for Starrex International's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STXMF's Gross Margin % is not ranked *
in the Banks industry.
Industry Median: 41.015 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Gross Margin % only.
Starrex International had a gross margin of 8.90% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2024 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Starrex International was 0.00% per year.
Starrex International (OTCPK:STXMF) 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
Starrex International had a gross margin of 8.90% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2024 => 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.
Starrex International Gross Margin % Related Terms
Starrex International Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Starrex International'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.
STXMF vs LRBI, FNMA, COOP: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Mortgage Finance subindustry, Starrex International'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.
Starrex International Gross Margin % vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Starrex International's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Starrex International'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.
Starrex International (STXMF) has a Gross Margin % of 8.90% as of Mar. 2024. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Starrex International and its competitors.
Is Starrex International's Gross Margin % too high?
Starrex International's current Gross Margin % is 8.90%. The Banks industry median Gross Margin % is 41.02. Starrex International's value of 8.90% is 78.3% below this industry median. Overall, Starrex International has a GF Score™ of 12/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Starrex International's Gross Margin % compare to LRBI and FNMA?
Starrex International's Gross Margin % of 8.90% can be compared against companies in the Banks industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 41.02. Starrex International's value of 8.90% is 78.3% 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 Banks company?
The median Gross Margin % among Banks companies is 41.02, based on 44 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. Starrex International's current Gross Margin % of 8.90% is 78.3% 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 Starrex International and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Gross Margin % is 41.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Starrex International's current Gross Margin % is 8.90%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Starrex International stock overvalued right now?
Starrex International (STXMF) has a current Gross Margin % of 8.90%. The current Gross Margin % is 8.90% and 78.3% below the Banks industry median of 41.02. Starrex International's overall GF Score™ is 12/100. 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 Starrex International (STXMF), the current Gross Margin % is 8.90% as of Mar. 2024. 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.
Starrex International Ltd is engaged in acquiring, managing, and growing companies in the United States active in the mortgage, real estate, and other financial sectors. it operates in three segments; Starrex International Ltd. or Corporate, manages the wholly owned subsidiaries, as well as shareholder services and corporate governance; MFI Credit Solutions, LLC manages consumer credit reporting and maintains all of the ordering, tracking, administrative duties and details required to support consumer credit reporting activities; and All American Title Company, LLC. provides services required to transfer title to property in a real estate transaction and includes services such as searching, abstracting, examining, closing and insuring the condition of the title to the property.
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