The historical rank and industry rank for Scheid Vineyards's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
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in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry.
Industry Median: 42.29 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Gross Margin % only.
Scheid Vineyards had a gross margin of 20.14% for the quarter that ended in Aug. 2023 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Scheid Vineyards 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
Scheid Vineyards had a gross margin of 20.14% for the quarter that ended in Aug. 2023 => Competition eroding margins
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.
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Scheid Vineyards Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Scheid Vineyards'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.
SVIN vs LQR, EAST, SRSG: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Beverages - Wineries & Distilleries subindustry, Scheid Vineyards'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.
Scheid Vineyards Gross Margin % vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Scheid Vineyards's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Scheid Vineyards'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.
Scheid Vineyards (SVIN) has a Gross Margin % of 20.14% as of Aug. 2023. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Scheid Vineyards and its competitors.
Is Scheid Vineyards' Gross Margin % too high?
Scheid Vineyards' current Gross Margin % is 20.14%. The Beverages - Alcoholic industry median Gross Margin % is 42.29. Scheid Vineyards' value of 20.14% is 52.4% below this industry median. Overall, Scheid Vineyards has a GF Score™ of 12/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Scheid Vineyards' Gross Margin % compare to LQR and EAST?
Scheid Vineyards' Gross Margin % of 20.14% can be compared against companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 42.29. Scheid Vineyards' value of 20.14% is 52.4% 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 Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median Gross Margin % among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 42.29, based on 205 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. Scheid Vineyards's current Gross Margin % of 20.14% is 52.4% 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 Scheid Vineyards and its competitors. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median Gross Margin % is 42.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Scheid Vineyards's current Gross Margin % is 20.14%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Scheid Vineyards stock overvalued right now?
Scheid Vineyards (SVIN) has a current Gross Margin % of 20.14%. The current Gross Margin % is 20.14% and 52.4% below the Beverages - Alcoholic industry median of 42.29. Scheid Vineyards' 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 Scheid Vineyards (SVIN), the current Gross Margin % is 20.14% as of Aug. 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.
Scheid Vineyards Inc is engaged in the production of premium varietal wine grapes and wine, the operation of a custom crush winery facility, and the sale of bottled wine through wholesalers and directly to consumers. The Company operates premium wine grape vineyards in Monterey County, California. Its segments are Finished Goods Sales, which generate maximum revenue and consist of wholesale transactions of finished packaged wine products sold mainly through distributors; Production Sales, which consist of bulk wine and grape sales and winery custom crush and storage services; and Direct Sales, which represent transactions directly to consumers, including tasting room, wine club and online sales.
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