The historical rank and industry rank for Vitamin Blue's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
VTMB's Gross Margin % is not ranked *
in the Travel & Leisure industry.
Industry Median: 44.02 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Gross Margin % only.
Vitamin Blue had a gross margin of 37.50% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2013 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Vitamin Blue was 0.00% per year.
Vitamin Blue (OTCPK:VTMB) 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
Vitamin Blue had a gross margin of 37.50% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2013 => 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.
Vitamin Blue Gross Margin % Related Terms
Vitamin Blue Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Vitamin Blue'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.
VTMB vs GBBT, BWMG, SCRH: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Leisure subindustry, Vitamin Blue'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.
Vitamin Blue Gross Margin % vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Vitamin Blue's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vitamin Blue'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.
Vitamin Blue (VTMB) has a Gross Margin % of 37.50% as of Sep. 2013. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Vitamin Blue and its competitors.
Is Vitamin Blue's Gross Margin % too high?
Vitamin Blue's current Gross Margin % is 37.50%. The Travel & Leisure industry median Gross Margin % is 44.02. Vitamin Blue's value of 37.50% is 14.8% below this industry median.
How does Vitamin Blue's Gross Margin % compare to GBBT and BWMG?
Vitamin Blue's Gross Margin % of 37.50% can be compared against companies in the Travel & Leisure industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 44.02. Vitamin Blue's value of 37.50% is 14.8% 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 Travel & Leisure company?
The median Gross Margin % among Travel & Leisure companies is 44.02, based on 793 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. Vitamin Blue's current Gross Margin % of 37.50% is 14.8% 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 Vitamin Blue and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Gross Margin % is 44.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vitamin Blue's current Gross Margin % is 37.50%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vitamin Blue stock overvalued right now?
Vitamin Blue (VTMB) has a current Gross Margin % of 37.50%. The current Gross Margin % is 37.50% and 14.8% below the Travel & Leisure industry median of 44.02. 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 Vitamin Blue (VTMB), the current Gross Margin % is 37.50% as of Sep. 2013. 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.
Vitamin Blue Inc is an innovative water boardsports company based in Costa Mesa, California. It designs, manufactures and distributes water boardsports wear (boardshorts and t-shirts) and accessories (board bags, paddle bags and rack pads). The company is focused on becoming a water boardsports brand of long-term excellence through its commitment to exceeding its customers' expectations by producing products of the highest quality and athletic performance. It is an authentic source for unique, functional and diverse water boardsports products.
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