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Tumi Holdings (Tumi Holdings) Gross Margin % : 58.42% (As of Jun. 2016)


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What is Tumi Holdings Gross Margin %?

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Tumi Holdings's Gross Profit for the three months ended in Jun. 2016 was $86.2 Mil. Tumi Holdings's Revenue for the three months ended in Jun. 2016 was $147.5 Mil. Therefore, Tumi Holdings's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2016 was 58.42%.


The historical rank and industry rank for Tumi Holdings's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:


TUMI's Gross Margin % is not ranked *
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry.
Industry Median: 27.18
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Gross Margin % only.

Tumi Holdings had a gross margin of 58.42% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2016 => Durable competitive advantage

The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Tumi Holdings was 0.00% per year.


Tumi Holdings Gross Margin % Historical Data

The historical data trend for Tumi Holdings'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.

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Tumi Holdings Gross Margin % Chart

Tumi Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec09 Dec10 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Dec15
Gross Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 57.28 57.32 57.51 58.04 59.69

Tumi Holdings Quarterly Data
Sep11 Dec11 Mar12 Jun12 Sep12 Dec12 Mar13 Jun13 Sep13 Dec13 Mar14 Jun14 Sep14 Dec14 Mar15 Jun15 Sep15 Dec15 Mar16 Jun16
Gross Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 58.92 60.54 60.06 58.60 58.42

Competitive Comparison of Tumi Holdings's Gross Margin %

For the Footwear & Accessories subindustry, Tumi Holdings'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.


Tumi Holdings's Gross Margin % Distribution in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry

For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Tumi Holdings's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Tumi Holdings's Gross Margin % falls into.



Tumi Holdings Gross Margin % Calculation

Gross Margin is the percentage of Gross Profit out of sales or Revenue.

Tumi Holdings's Gross Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2015 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (A: Dec. 2015 )=Gross Profit (A: Dec. 2015 ) / Revenue (A: Dec. 2015 )
=326.9 / 547.655
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(547.655 - 220.755) / 547.655
=59.69 %

Tumi Holdings's Gross Margin for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2016 is calculated as


Gross Margin % (Q: Jun. 2016 )=Gross Profit (Q: Jun. 2016 ) / Revenue (Q: Jun. 2016 )
=86.2 / 147.517
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(147.517 - 61.339) / 147.517
=58.42 %

* 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.


Tumi Holdings  (NYSE:TUMI) 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

Tumi Holdings had a gross margin of 58.42% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2016 => 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.


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Tumi Holdings (Tumi Holdings) Business Description

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Tumi Holdings Inc was incorporated in September 2004 in Delaware in connection with the acquisition. In 2004, Company was acquired by Doughty Hanson. Company is a designer, producer and marketer of a comprehensive line of travel and business products and accessories in multiple categories. The Company's product offerings include travel bags, business cases, totes, handbags, business and travel accessories and small leather goods. It design and market its products to, sophisticated professionals, frequent travelers and brand-conscious individuals. Company have significant and loyal consumer base with its typical consumer owning multiple Tumi products. As of December 31, 2013, Company distributed its products in over 75 countries through approximately 1,900 points of distribution. It utilizes multiple channels, including retail, wholesale and e-commerce. Its retail stores represent its core approach to brand-enhancing distribution, with locations in premium retail venues throughout the world including New York, Beverly Hills, San Francisco, Chicago, Paris, London, Rome, Tokyo, Munich, Moscow, Milan and Barcelona. In April 2012, the Company completed its IPO. Company evaluates its operating performance based on net sales and operating income in four operating segments: Direct-to-Consumer North America; Indirect-to-Consumer North America; Direct-to-Consumer International; and Indirect-to-Consumer International. In Direct-to-Consumer North America, Company sold its products directly to consumers through a network of 114 company-owned retail stores consisting of full-price stores and outlet stores strategically positioned in high-end retail malls or street venues and also through its e-commerce website. Indirect-to-Consumer North America, it sold to wholesale customers in North America through approximately 800 doors, including specialty luggage retailers, prestige department stores and business-to-business channels. Direct-to-Consumer International, it sold directly to consumers through a network of 16 company-owned full-price and outlet stores in high-end street venues and select malls in international locations. Indirect-to-Consumer International, it sold its products to international wholesale customers through approximately 1,000 doors, approximately 55% of which are in the EMEA region, 40% of which are in the Asia-Pacific region, and 5% of which are in Central and South America. Raw materials include, among others, ballistic nylon fabric, plastic injected molded parts, nylon and stainless steel zipper systems, aluminum handle tubing systems, leather, polycarbonate sheeting materials, high quality waxed linen, high quality textiles and other high tensile strength materials used in the construction of its products. Company's competitors include, Rimowa, Bally, Burberry, Dunhill, Ferragamo, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Montblanc, Porsche, among others. Company's proprietary designs are protected by over 200 design or mechanical patents. Ma
Executives
Alex Smith director PIER 1 IMPORTS, INC, 100 PIER 1 PLACE, FORT WORTH TX 76102
Peter L Gray officer: EVP and General Counsel C/O TUMI HOLDINGS INC, 1001 DURHAM AVE, SOUTH PLAINFIELD NJ 07080
Jerome Griffith director, officer: CEO and President C/O TUMI, INC., 1001 DURHAM AVENUE, SOUTH PLAINFIELD NJ 07080
Michael J Mardy director, officer: CFO and EVP
David Riley officer: CAO and SVP, Finance 1100 WINTER STREET, SUITE 4600, WALTHAM MA 02451
Thomas H Johnson director 9201 FOREST HILL AVENUE, RICHMOND VA 23235
Joseph R Gromek director C/O GUESS?, INC., 1444 SOUTH ALAMEDA STREET, LOS ANGELES CA 90021

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