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
Termovent SC livnica celika a.d. Backa Topola had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in . 20 => 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.
Termovent SC livnica celika a.d. Backa Topola Gross Margin % Related Terms
Termovent SC livnica celika a.d. Backa Topola 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.
* 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.
Termovent SC livnica celika a.d. Backa Topola Gross Margin % vs Steel Industry
* 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.
Termovent SC livnica celika a.d. Backa Topola (XBEL:TLVC) has a Gross Margin % of 0.00% as of . 20. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Termovent SC livnica celika a.d. Backa Topola and its competitors.
Is Termovent SC livnica celika a.d. Backa Topola's Gross Margin % too high?
Termovent SC livnica celika a.d. Backa Topola's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Overall, Termovent SC livnica celika a.d. Backa Topola has a GF Score™ of 26/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Termovent SC livnica celika a.d. Backa Topola's Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
Termovent SC livnica celika a.d. Backa Topola's Gross Margin % of 0.00% can be compared against companies in the Steel industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 12.60. 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 Steel company?
The median Gross Margin % among Steel companies is 12.60, based on 597 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 Termovent SC livnica celika a.d. Backa Topola and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Gross Margin % is 12.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Termovent SC livnica celika a.d. Backa Topola's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Termovent SC livnica celika a.d. Backa Topola stock overvalued right now?
Termovent SC livnica celika a.d. Backa Topola (XBEL:TLVC) has a current Gross Margin % of 0.00%. The current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Termovent SC livnica celika a.d. Backa Topola's overall GF Score™ is 26/100 with 1 warning sign to review. 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 Termovent SC livnica celika a.d. Backa Topola (XBEL:TLVC), the current Gross Margin % is 0.00% as of . 20. 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.
Termovent SC livnica celika a.d. Backa Topola Business Description
Termovent SC livnica celika a.d. Backa Topola manufactures casting steel and alloyed steel products. The company products are used in thermal power plants, machinery manufacturing, the cement industry, the building materials industry, railways, and in the manufacture of reinforcing. Its products include pump housing, impellers, valve body, valve bonnet, hammers, teeth holders, snails, and other products.
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