Ephraim Resources (ASX:EPA) Gross Profit: A$0.00 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2017)

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What is Ephraim Resources Gross Profit?

Ephraim Resources ASX:EPA Gross Profit is A$0.00 Mil as of Dec. 2017. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Ephraim Resources's gross profit for the six months ended in Dec. 2017 was A$0.00 Mil. Ephraim Resources's gross profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2017 was A$0.00 Mil.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Ephraim Resources's gross profit for the six months ended in Dec. 2017 was A$0.00 Mil. Ephraim Resources's Revenue for the six months ended in Dec. 2017 was A$0.00 Mil. Therefore, Ephraim Resources's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2017 was N/A%.

Ephraim Resources had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2017 => No sustainable competitive advantage


Ephraim Resources  (ASX:EPA) 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

Ephraim Resources had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2017 => No sustainable competitive advantage


Ephraim Resources Gross Profit Related Terms


Ephraim Resources Gross Profit Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ephraim Resources'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.

Ephraim Resources Gross Profit Chart

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Ephraim Resources Gross Profit Competitor Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Ephraim Resources'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.


Ephraim Resources Gross Profit vs Biotechnology Industry

For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Ephraim Resources's Gross Profit distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Ephraim Resources's Gross Profit falls into.



Ephraim Resources Gross Profit Calculation

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

Ephraim Resources's Gross Profit for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2018 is calculated as

Gross Profit (A: Jun. 2018 )=Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold
=0 - 0
=0.00

Ephraim Resources's Gross Profit for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2017 is calculated as

Gross Profit (Q: Dec. 2017 )=Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold
=0 - 0
=0.00

Gross Profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2017 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was A$0.00 Mil.

Gross Profit is the numerator in the calculation of Gross Margin. (Note that if there's no value for Cost of Goods Sold, then Gross Margin % is not calculated.)

Ephraim Resources's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2017 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (Q: Dec. 2017 )=Gross Profit (Q: Dec. 2017 ) / Revenue (Q: Dec. 2017 )
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=0.00 / 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 Profit →
What does a Gross Profit of A$0.00 Mil mean?
Ephraim Resources (ASX:EPA) has a Gross Profit of A$0.00 Mil as of Dec. 2017. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Ephraim Resources and its competitors.
Is Ephraim Resources' Gross Profit too high?
Ephraim Resources' current Gross Profit is A$0.00 Mil.
How does Ephraim Resources' Gross Profit compare to competitors?
Ephraim Resources' Gross Profit of A$0.00 Mil can be compared against companies in the Biotechnology 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 Biotechnology company?
A good Gross Profit depends on the Biotechnology 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 Ephraim Resources and its competitors. Ephraim Resources's current Gross Profit is A$0.00 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ephraim Resources stock overvalued right now?
Ephraim Resources (ASX:EPA) has a current Gross Profit of A$0.00 Mil. The current Gross Profit is A$0.00 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 Ephraim Resources (ASX:EPA), the current Gross Profit is A$0.00 Mil as of Dec. 2017. 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.

Ephraim Resources Business Description

Address C/- Nexia Perth, 88 William Street, Level 3, Perth, WA, AUS, 6000
Ephraim Resources Ltd is an Australia-based company involved in agricultural biogenetics research and experimentation, licensing and consultancy, with a focus on nipah palm breeding, tissue culture, cultivation and plantation, and producing sugar syrup from nipah palm sap.