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The historical rank and industry rank for Universal Manufacturing Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
UFMG's Gross Margin % is not ranked *
in the Vehicles & Parts industry.
Industry Median: 19.74 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Gross Margin % only.
Universal Manufacturing Co had a gross margin of 10.56% for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2002 => No sustainable competitive advantage
Universal Manufacturing Co (OTCPK:UFMG) 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
Universal Manufacturing Co had a gross margin of 10.56% for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2002 => 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.
Universal Manufacturing Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Universal Manufacturing Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
UFMG vs CSHEF, AMTY, OMTK: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Universal Manufacturing Co'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.
Universal Manufacturing Co Gross Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Universal Manufacturing Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Universal Manufacturing Co'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.
Universal Manufacturing Co (UFMG) has a Gross Margin % of 10.56% as of Apr. 2002. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Universal Manufacturing Co and its competitors.
Is Universal Manufacturing Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Universal Manufacturing Co's current Gross Margin % is 10.56%. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Gross Margin % is 19.74. Universal Manufacturing Co's value of 10.56% is 46.5% below this industry median.
How does Universal Manufacturing Co's Gross Margin % compare to CSHEF and AMTY?
Universal Manufacturing Co's Gross Margin % of 10.56% can be compared against companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 19.74. Universal Manufacturing Co's value of 10.56% is 46.5% 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Gross Margin % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 19.74, based on 1,308 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. Universal Manufacturing Co's current Gross Margin % of 10.56% is 46.5% 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 Universal Manufacturing Co and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Gross Margin % is 19.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Universal Manufacturing Co's current Gross Margin % is 10.56%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Universal Manufacturing Co stock overvalued right now?
Universal Manufacturing Co (UFMG) has a current Gross Margin % of 10.56%. The current Gross Margin % is 10.56% and 46.5% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 19.74. 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 Universal Manufacturing Co (UFMG), the current Gross Margin % is 10.56% as of Apr. 2002. 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.
Universal Manufacturing Co is engaged in re-manufacturing and distribution of electric fuel pumps, transfer cases, calipers, transmission assemblies and other automotive parts for different models of vehicles. The principal markets for the company's products are automotive dealers, jobbers, repair shops and other automotive parts distributors located throughout the USA and Canada.
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