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The historical rank and industry rank for Atlantic Hardware & Plumbing Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XJAM:AHPC's Gross Margin % is not ranked *
in the Industrial Distribution industry.
Industry Median: 24.26 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Gross Margin % only.
Atlantic Hardware & Plumbing Co had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in . 20 => No sustainable competitive advantage
Atlantic Hardware & Plumbing Co (XJAM:AHPC) 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
Atlantic Hardware & Plumbing Co 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.
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Atlantic Hardware & Plumbing Co 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.
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XJAM:AHPC vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Atlantic Hardware & Plumbing Co'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.
Atlantic Hardware & Plumbing Co Gross Margin % vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Atlantic Hardware & Plumbing Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Atlantic Hardware & Plumbing Co'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.
Atlantic Hardware & Plumbing Co (XJAM:AHPC) 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 Atlantic Hardware & Plumbing Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Atlantic Hardware & Plumbing Co ranks #999999 out of 159 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry.
Is Atlantic Hardware & Plumbing Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Atlantic Hardware & Plumbing Co's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Based on the distribution chart, Atlantic Hardware & Plumbing Co ranks #999999 out of 159 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Atlantic Hardware & Plumbing Co has a GF Score™ of 37/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Atlantic Hardware & Plumbing Co's Gross Margin % compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Atlantic Hardware & Plumbing Co ranks #999999 out of 159 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Atlantic Hardware & Plumbing Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.26. 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 an Industrial Distribution company?
The median Gross Margin % among Industrial Distribution companies is 24.26, based on 159 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 Atlantic Hardware & Plumbing Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Atlantic Hardware & Plumbing Co'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 Atlantic Hardware & Plumbing Co stock overvalued right now?
Atlantic Hardware & Plumbing Co (XJAM:AHPC) has a current Gross Margin % of 0.00%. The current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Atlantic Hardware & Plumbing Co's overall GF Score™ is 37/100 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 Atlantic Hardware & Plumbing Co (XJAM:AHPC), 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.
Atlantic Hardware & Plumbing Co Ltd is a 30-year-old wholesale distributor, stocking over 2,400 inventory items including home improvement supplies, plumbing, tools, building materials, doors, flooring, lawn and garden supplies, paint and adhesives. The customer base is comprised of hardware stores, contractors, developers and retail consumers.
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