Continental Coal (ASX:CCC) Gross Profit: A$2.31 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2014)

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What is Continental Coal Gross Profit?

Continental Coal ASX:CCC Gross Profit is A$2.31 Mil as of Jun. 2014. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Continental Coal's gross profit for the six months ended in Jun. 2014 was A$-0.30 Mil. Continental Coal's gross profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2014 was A$2.31 Mil.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Continental Coal's gross profit for the six months ended in Jun. 2014 was A$-0.30 Mil. Continental Coal's Revenue for the six months ended in Jun. 2014 was A$30.11 Mil. Therefore, Continental Coal's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2014 was -1.00%.

Continental Coal had a gross margin of -1.00% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2014 => No sustainable competitive advantage

During the past 4 years, the highest Gross Margin % of Continental Coal was 13.59%. The lowest was 3.36%. And the median was 5.82%.

Continental Coal  (ASX:CCC) Gross Profit 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

Continental Coal had a gross margin of -1.00% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2014 => No sustainable competitive advantage

Continental Coal Gross Profit Related Terms

Continental Coal Gross Profit Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Continental Coal's Gross Profit 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.

Continental Coal Gross Profit Chart

Continental Coal Annual Data
Trend Jun11 Jun12 Jun13 Jun14
Gross Profit
3.58 11.16 2.86 2.31

Continental Coal Semi-Annual Data
Jun11 Dec11 Jun12 Dec12 Jun13 Dec13 Jun14
Gross Profit Get a 7-Day Free Trial 3.51 2.68 0.18 2.61 -0.30

Continental Coal Gross Profit Competitor Comparison

For the Coking Coal subindustry, Continental Coal's Gross Profit, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Profit 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.

Continental Coal Gross Profit vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Continental Coal's Gross Profit distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Continental Coal's Gross Profit falls into.


Continental Coal Gross Profit Calculation

Gross Profit is the different between the sale prices and the cost of buying or producing the goods.

Continental Coal's Gross Profit for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2014 is calculated as

Gross Profit (A: Jun. 2014 )=Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold
=68.706 - 66.399
=2.31

Continental Coal's Gross Profit for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2014 is calculated as

Gross Profit (Q: Jun. 2014 )=Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold
=30.109 - 30.41
=-0.30

Gross Profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2014 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was A$2.31 Mil.

Gross Profit is the numerator in the calculation of Gross Margin.

Continental Coal's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2014 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (Q: Jun. 2014 )=Gross Profit (Q: Jun. 2014 ) / Revenue (Q: Jun. 2014 )
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=-0.30 / 30.109
=-1.00 %

* 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 Profit →
What does a Gross Profit of A$2.31 Mil mean?
Continental Coal (ASX:CCC) has a Gross Profit of A$2.31 Mil as of Jun. 2014. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Continental Coal and its competitors.
Is Continental Coal's Gross Profit too high?
Continental Coal's current Gross Profit is A$2.31 Mil.
How does Continental Coal's Gross Profit compare to competitors?
Continental Coal's Gross Profit of A$2.31 Mil can be compared against companies in the Steel industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Gross Profit for a Steel company?
A good Gross Profit depends on the Steel industry context. However, Gross Profit 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 Profit mean?
A high Gross Profit can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Continental Coal and its competitors. Continental Coal's current Gross Profit is A$2.31 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Continental Coal stock overvalued right now?
Continental Coal (ASX:CCC) has a current Gross Profit of A$2.31 Mil. The current Gross Profit is A$2.31 Mil. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Profit calculated?
Gross Profit is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Continental Coal (ASX:CCC), the current Gross Profit is A$2.31 Mil as of Jun. 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.

Continental Coal Business Description

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Continental Coal Ltd is a coal exploration and development company. It is engaged in producing, development and exploration of coal in its projects located in South Africa's coal fields. Its three main operating mines are Vlakvarkfontein, Ferreira and Penumbra mine. Its development projects include De Wittekrans development project; and exploration projects, such as Vaalbank, Leiden and Knapdaar in South Africa, as well as Kweneng and Serowe exploration projects in Botswana.