Meridian AD (XBLB:MRDN-R-A) Gross Margin %: 0.00% (As of Dec. 2014)


What is Meridian AD Gross Margin %?

Meridian AD XBLB:MRDN-R-A Gross Margin % is 0.00% as of Dec. 2014.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Meridian AD's Gross Profit for the six months ended in Dec. 2014 was BAM0.00 Mil. Meridian AD's Revenue for the six months ended in Dec. 2014 was BAM0.00 Mil. Therefore, Meridian AD's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2014 was 0.00%. If there's no value for Cost of Goods Sold, then Gross Margin % is not calculated.


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


XBLB:MRDN-R-A's Gross Margin % is not ranked *
in the Transportation industry.
Industry Median: 20.42
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Gross Margin % only.

Meridian AD had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2014 => No sustainable competitive advantage

The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Meridian AD was 0.00% per year.

Meridian AD  (XBLB:MRDN-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

Meridian AD had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2014 => 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.

Meridian AD Gross Margin % Related Terms

Meridian AD Gross Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Meridian AD'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.

Meridian AD Gross Margin % Chart

Meridian AD Annual Data
Trend Dec11 Dec12 Dec13 Dec14
Gross Margin %
65.10 62.98 68.06 69.04

Meridian AD Semi-Annual Data
Dec11 Jun12 Dec12 Jun13 Dec13 Dec14
Gross Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial 62.87 63.08 68.78 67.42 0.00

XBLB:MRDN-R-A vs JANL: Gross Margin % Comparison

For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, Meridian AD'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.

Meridian AD Gross Margin % vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Meridian AD's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Meridian AD's Gross Margin % falls into.


Meridian AD Gross Margin % Calculation

Gross Margin is the percentage of Gross Profit out of sales or Revenue. (Note that if there's no value for Cost of Goods Sold, then Gross Margin % is not calculated.)

Meridian AD's Gross Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2014 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (A: Dec. 2014 )=Gross Profit (A: Dec. 2014 ) / Revenue (A: Dec. 2014 )
=5.6 / 8.049
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(8.049 - 2.492) / 8.049
=69.04 %

Meridian AD's Gross Margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2014 is calculated as


Gross Margin % (Q: Dec. 2014 )=Gross Profit (Q: Dec. 2014 ) / Revenue (Q: Dec. 2014 )
=0 / 0
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(0 - 0) / 0
=N/A %

* 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 0.00% mean?
Meridian AD (XBLB:MRDN-R-A) has a Gross Margin % of 0.00% as of Dec. 2014. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Meridian AD and its competitors.
Is Meridian AD's Gross Margin % too high?
Meridian AD's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%.
How does Meridian AD's Gross Margin % compare to JANL?
Meridian AD's Gross Margin % of 0.00% can be compared against companies in the Transportation industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.42. 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 Transportation company?
The median Gross Margin % among Transportation companies is 20.42, based on 985 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 Meridian AD and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Gross Margin % is 20.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Meridian AD'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 Meridian AD stock overvalued right now?
Meridian AD (XBLB:MRDN-R-A) has a current Gross Margin % of 0.00%. The current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. 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 Meridian AD (XBLB:MRDN-R-A), the current Gross Margin % is 0.00% as of Dec. 2014. 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.

Meridian AD Business Description

Address Branka Perduva bb, Banja Luka, BIH, 78000
Meridian AD operates in the integrated shipping and logistics industry in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The services offered by the company include organization of transport, collective transport, customs brokerage, storage of goods, and consulting.