Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Woodbois's Gross Profit for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2024 was $1.79 Mil. Woodbois's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2024 was $3.64 Mil. Therefore, Woodbois's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2024 was 49.24%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Woodbois's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
WODBF's Gross Margin % is not ranked *
in the Forest Products industry.
Industry Median: 18.975 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Gross Margin % only.
Woodbois had a gross margin of 49.24% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2024 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Woodbois was 0.00% per year.
Woodbois (OTCPK:WODBF) 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
Woodbois had a gross margin of 49.24% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2024 => Durable 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.
Woodbois Gross Margin % Related Terms
Woodbois Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Woodbois'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.
WODBF vs SSD, UFPI, BCC: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Lumber & Wood Production subindustry, Woodbois'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.
Woodbois Gross Margin % vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Woodbois's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Woodbois'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.
Woodbois (WODBF) has a Gross Margin % of 49.24% as of Jun. 2024. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Woodbois and its competitors.
Is Woodbois' Gross Margin % too high?
Woodbois' current Gross Margin % is 49.24%. The Forest Products industry median Gross Margin % is 18.98. Woodbois' value of 49.24% is 159.5% above this industry median.
How does Woodbois' Gross Margin % compare to SSD and UFPI?
Woodbois' Gross Margin % of 49.24% can be compared against companies in the Forest Products industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 18.98. Woodbois' value of 49.24% is 159.5% above 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 Forest Products company?
The median Gross Margin % among Forest Products companies is 18.98, based on 278 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. Woodbois's current Gross Margin % of 49.24% is 159.5% above 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 Woodbois and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 18.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Woodbois's current Gross Margin % is 49.24%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Woodbois stock overvalued right now?
Woodbois (WODBF) has a current Gross Margin % of 49.24%. The current Gross Margin % is 49.24% and 159.5% above the Forest Products industry median of 18.98. 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 Woodbois (WODBF), the current Gross Margin % is 49.24% as of Jun. 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.
Woodbois Ltd is a Forestry and timber trading company involved in producing, processing, manufacturing, and supplying sustainable African hardwood and hardwood products. It is engaged in the forestry, timber trading, and carbon solutions segments. It generates maximum revenue from the Forestry segment. The company operates in Gabon, Mozambique, Denmark, Mauritius, Guernsey, and the UK. Its product categories include Lumber, Veneer, and Blockboard. geographically company's external sales are maximum from Gabon.
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