TXLZF (Tesla Exploration) Gross Margin %: -27.91% (As of Mar. 2016)


What is Tesla Exploration Gross Margin %?

Tesla Exploration TXLZF -90.00% Gross Margin % is -27.91% as of Mar. 2016.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Tesla Exploration's Gross Profit for the three months ended in Mar. 2016 was $-3.75 Mil. Tesla Exploration's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2016 was $13.45 Mil. Therefore, Tesla Exploration's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2016 was -27.91%.


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


TXLZF's Gross Margin % is not ranked *
in the Oil & Gas industry.
Industry Median: 25.535
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Gross Margin % only.

Tesla Exploration had a gross margin of -27.91% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2016 => No sustainable competitive advantage

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


Tesla Exploration  (OTCPK:TXLZF) 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

Tesla Exploration had a gross margin of -27.91% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2016 => 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.


Tesla Exploration Gross Margin % Related Terms


Tesla Exploration Gross Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Tesla Exploration'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.

Tesla Exploration Gross Margin % Chart

Tesla Exploration Annual Data
Trend Apr06 Dec07 Dec08 Dec09 Dec10 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Dec15
Gross Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 8.80 16.22 15.13 8.17 -5.00

Tesla Exploration Quarterly Data
Jun11 Sep11 Dec11 Mar12 Jun12 Sep12 Dec12 Mar13 Jun13 Sep13 Dec13 Mar14 Jun14 Sep14 Dec14 Mar15 Jun15 Sep15 Dec15 Mar16
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 0.17 -13.56 5.64 -25.12 -27.91

TXLZF vs SES, DPDW, BAS: Gross Margin % Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, Tesla Exploration'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.


Tesla Exploration Gross Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Tesla Exploration's Gross Margin % falls into.



Tesla Exploration Gross Margin % Calculation

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

Tesla Exploration'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 )
=-3.3 / 65.356
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(65.356 - 68.624) / 65.356
=-5.00 %

Tesla Exploration's Gross Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2016 is calculated as


Gross Margin % (Q: Mar. 2016 )=Gross Profit (Q: Mar. 2016 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2016 )
=-3.8 / 13.445
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(13.445 - 17.198) / 13.445
=-27.91 %

* 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 -27.91% mean?
Tesla Exploration (TXLZF) has a Gross Margin % of -27.91% as of Mar. 2016. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Tesla Exploration and its competitors.
Is Tesla Exploration's Gross Margin % too high?
Tesla Exploration's current Gross Margin % is -27.91%.
How does Tesla Exploration's Gross Margin % compare to SES and DPDW?
Tesla Exploration's Gross Margin % of -27.91% can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 25.54. 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 25.54, based on 872 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 Tesla Exploration and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Gross Margin % is 25.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Tesla Exploration's current Gross Margin % is -27.91%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tesla Exploration stock overvalued right now?
Tesla Exploration (TXLZF) has a current Gross Margin % of -27.91%. The current Gross Margin % is -27.91%. 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 Tesla Exploration (TXLZF), the current Gross Margin % is -27.91% as of Mar. 2016. 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.

Tesla Exploration Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 8A Street N.E, Suite 4500, Calgary, AB, CAN, T2E 4J7
Tesla Exploration Ltd is a Canada based geophysical services company. It provides seismic services in North America, Europe, Africa and other international locations. It operates through North American Land Seismic Acquisition, International Land Seismic Acquisition, and Offshore Marine Survey segments. The North American Land Seismic Acquisition and International Land Seismic Acquisition segments offer three dimensional (3D) program design, project management, and experience when acquiring two dimensional (2D) and 3D vibroseis, dynamite and airgun seismic surveys on all types of land terrain, rivers, and lakes. The Offshore Marine Survey segment offers a set of survey services, with project planning and survey design, data acquisition, interpretation and final report preparation.