The historical rank and industry rank for Vodka Brands's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
VDKB's Gross Margin % is not ranked *
in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry.
Industry Median: 42.29 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Gross Margin % only.
Vodka Brands had a gross margin of -25.00% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2018 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Vodka Brands 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
Vodka Brands had a gross margin of -25.00% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2018 => 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.
Vodka Brands Gross Margin % Related Terms
Vodka Brands Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Vodka Brands'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.
VDKB vs JCTG, EAST, BORN: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Beverages - Wineries & Distilleries subindustry, Vodka Brands'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.
Vodka Brands Gross Margin % vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Vodka Brands's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vodka Brands'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.
Vodka Brands (VDKB) has a Gross Margin % of -25.00% as of Dec. 2018. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Vodka Brands and its competitors.
Is Vodka Brands' Gross Margin % too high?
Vodka Brands' current Gross Margin % is -25.00%.
How does Vodka Brands' Gross Margin % compare to JCTG and EAST?
Vodka Brands' Gross Margin % of -25.00% can be compared against companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 42.29. 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. 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 Vodka Brands 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. Vodka Brands's current Gross Margin % is -25.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vodka Brands stock overvalued right now?
Vodka Brands (VDKB) has a current Gross Margin % of -25.00%. The current Gross Margin % is -25.00%. 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 Vodka Brands (VDKB), the current Gross Margin % is -25.00% as of Dec. 2018. 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.
Vodka Brands Corp is engaged in the business of developing, marketing, importing, and distributing vodka products. The company markets and sells its products under the Blue diamond and Diamond girl brand names. Its products are sold to wholesale distributors as well as state alcohol beverage control products in the U.S.
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