WBBA (WB Burgers Asia) Gross Margin %: -119.66% (As of Apr. 2024)

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What is WB Burgers Asia Gross Margin %?

WB Burgers Asia WBBA Gross Margin % is -119.66% as of Apr. 2024.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. WB Burgers Asia's Gross Profit for the three months ended in Apr. 2024 was $-0.21 Mil. WB Burgers Asia's Revenue for the three months ended in Apr. 2024 was $0.18 Mil. Therefore, WB Burgers Asia's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2024 was -119.66%.


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


WBBA's Gross Margin % is not ranked *
in the Restaurants industry.
Industry Median: 45.55
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Gross Margin % only.

WB Burgers Asia had a gross margin of -119.66% for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2024 => No sustainable competitive advantage

The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for WB Burgers Asia was 0.00% per year.


WB Burgers Asia  (OTCPK:WBBA) 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

WB Burgers Asia had a gross margin of -119.66% for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2024 => 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.


WB Burgers Asia Gross Margin % Related Terms


WB Burgers Asia Gross Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for WB Burgers Asia'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.

WB Burgers Asia Gross Margin % Chart

WB Burgers Asia Annual Data
Trend Jun02 Jun03 Jun04 Jun05 Jun06 Jun07 Jul20 Jul21 Jul22 Jul23
Gross Margin %
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WB Burgers Asia Quarterly Data
Sep07 Dec07 Jan20 Apr20 Jul20 Oct20 Jan21 Apr21 Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24
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 -72.02 -219.86 -99.30 -84.35 -119.66

WBBA vs MCD, SBUX, CMG: Gross Margin % Comparison

For the Restaurants subindustry, WB Burgers Asia'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.


WB Burgers Asia Gross Margin % vs Restaurants Industry

For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, WB Burgers Asia's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where WB Burgers Asia's Gross Margin % falls into.



WB Burgers Asia Gross Margin % Calculation

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

WB Burgers Asia's Gross Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Jul. 2023 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (A: Jul. 2023 )=Gross Profit (A: Jul. 2023 ) / Revenue (A: Jul. 2023 )
=-0.8 / 0.582
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(0.582 - 1.342) / 0.582
=-130.58 %

WB Burgers Asia's Gross Margin for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2024 is calculated as


Gross Margin % (Q: Apr. 2024 )=Gross Profit (Q: Apr. 2024 ) / Revenue (Q: Apr. 2024 )
=-0.2 / 0.178
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(0.178 - 0.391) / 0.178
=-119.66 %

* 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 -119.66% mean?
WB Burgers Asia (WBBA) has a Gross Margin % of -119.66% as of Apr. 2024. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on WB Burgers Asia and its competitors.
Is WB Burgers Asia's Gross Margin % too high?
WB Burgers Asia's current Gross Margin % is -119.66%.
How does WB Burgers Asia's Gross Margin % compare to MCD and SBUX?
WB Burgers Asia's Gross Margin % of -119.66% can be compared against companies in the Restaurants industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 45.55. 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 Restaurants company?
The median Gross Margin % among Restaurants companies is 45.55, based on 356 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 WB Burgers Asia and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Gross Margin % is 45.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. WB Burgers Asia's current Gross Margin % is -119.66%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is WB Burgers Asia stock overvalued right now?
WB Burgers Asia (WBBA) has a current Gross Margin % of -119.66%. The current Gross Margin % is -119.66%. 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 WB Burgers Asia (WBBA), the current Gross Margin % is -119.66% as of Apr. 2024. 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.

WB Burgers Asia Business Description

Address 3F K’s Minamiaoyama, 6-6-20 Minamiaoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 107-0062
WB Burgers Asia Inc establishes and operates Wayback Burgers restaurants in Japan.