SHP Celex a.d (XBLB:CELX-R-A) Gross Margin %: 87.13% (As of Dec. 2013)


What is SHP Celex a.d Gross Margin %?

SHP Celex a.d XBLB:CELX-R-A Gross Margin % is 87.13% as of Dec. 2013.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. SHP Celex a.d's Gross Profit for the six months ended in Dec. 2013 was BAM64.45 Mil. SHP Celex a.d's Revenue for the six months ended in Dec. 2013 was BAM73.97 Mil. Therefore, SHP Celex a.d's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2013 was 87.13%.


The historical rank and industry rank for SHP Celex a.d's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:


XBLB:CELX-R-A's Gross Margin % is not ranked *
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry.
Industry Median: 26.37
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Gross Margin % only.

SHP Celex a.d had a gross margin of 87.13% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2013 => Durable competitive advantage

The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for SHP Celex a.d was 0.00% per year.

SHP Celex a.d  (XBLB:CELX-R-A) 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

SHP Celex a.d had a gross margin of 87.13% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2013 => 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.

SHP Celex a.d Gross Margin % Related Terms

SHP Celex a.d Gross Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for SHP Celex a.d'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.

SHP Celex a.d Gross Margin % Chart

SHP Celex a.d Annual Data
Trend Dec12 Dec13
Gross Margin %
88.30 87.13

SHP Celex a.d Semi-Annual Data
Dec12 Dec13
Gross Margin % 88.30 87.13

XBLB:CELX-R-A vs RBCL, PNAT, JOEY: Gross Margin % Comparison

For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, SHP Celex a.d'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.

SHP Celex a.d Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, SHP Celex a.d's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where SHP Celex a.d's Gross Margin % falls into.


SHP Celex a.d Gross Margin % Calculation

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

SHP Celex a.d's Gross Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2013 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (A: Dec. 2013 )=Gross Profit (A: Dec. 2013 ) / Revenue (A: Dec. 2013 )
=64.4 / 73.965
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(73.965 - 9.519) / 73.965
=87.13 %

SHP Celex a.d's Gross Margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2013 is calculated as


Gross Margin % (Q: Dec. 2013 )=Gross Profit (Q: Dec. 2013 ) / Revenue (Q: Dec. 2013 )
=64.4 / 73.965
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(73.965 - 9.519) / 73.965
=87.13 %

* 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 87.13% mean?
SHP Celex a.d (XBLB:CELX-R-A) has a Gross Margin % of 87.13% as of Dec. 2013. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on SHP Celex a.d and its competitors.
Is SHP Celex a.d's Gross Margin % too high?
SHP Celex a.d's current Gross Margin % is 87.13%. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. SHP Celex a.d's value of 87.13% is 230.4% above this industry median.
How does SHP Celex a.d's Gross Margin % compare to RBCL and PNAT?
SHP Celex a.d's Gross Margin % of 87.13% can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. SHP Celex a.d's value of 87.13% is 230.4% 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Gross Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 26.37, based on 1,902 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. SHP Celex a.d's current Gross Margin % of 87.13% is 230.4% 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 SHP Celex a.d and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SHP Celex a.d's current Gross Margin % is 87.13%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SHP Celex a.d stock overvalued right now?
SHP Celex a.d (XBLB:CELX-R-A) has a current Gross Margin % of 87.13%. The current Gross Margin % is 87.13% and 230.4% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.37. 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 SHP Celex a.d (XBLB:CELX-R-A), the current Gross Margin % is 87.13% as of Dec. 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.

SHP Celex a.d Business Description

Address Veljka Mladjenoviaea bb, Banja Luka, BIH, 78102
SHP Celex a.d. operates in the industry of household and personal products. The company is engaged in manufacturing of hygienic papers in Central and South Eastern Europe. The products of the company include toilet paper, kitchen towels, handkerchiefs, facial tissues, and napkins.