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Emmis's gross profit for the
three
months ended in Feb. 2020 was $1.11 Mil. Emmis's gross profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2020 was $12.73 Mil.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Emmis's gross profit for the
three
months ended in Feb. 2020 was $1.11 Mil. Emmis's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Feb. 2020 was $10.44 Mil. Therefore, Emmis's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2020 was 10.63%.
Emmis had a gross margin of 10.63% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2020 => No sustainable competitive advantage
Emmis (OTCPK:EMMS) 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
Emmis had a gross margin of 10.63% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2020 => No sustainable competitive advantage
Emmis Gross Profit Related Terms
Emmis Gross Profit Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Emmis'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.
For the Broadcasting subindustry, Emmis'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.
Emmis Gross Profit vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Emmis's Gross Profit distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Emmis's Gross Profit falls into.
Gross Profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2020 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $12.73 Mil.
Gross Profit is the numerator in the calculation of Gross Margin.
Emmis's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2020 is calculated as
* 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.
Emmis (EMMS) has a Gross Profit of $12.73 Mil as of Feb. 2020. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Emmis and its competitors.
Is Emmis' Gross Profit too high?
Emmis' current Gross Profit is $12.73 Mil. Overall, Emmis has a GF Score™ of 16/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Emmis' Gross Profit compare to SALM and UONE?
Emmis' Gross Profit of $12.73 Mil can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified 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 Media - Diversified company?
A good Gross Profit depends on the Media - Diversified 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 Emmis and its competitors. Emmis's current Gross Profit is $12.73 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Emmis stock overvalued right now?
Emmis (EMMS) has a current Gross Profit of $12.73 Mil. The current Gross Profit is $12.73 Mil. Emmis' overall GF Score™ is 16/100. 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 Emmis (EMMS), the current Gross Profit is $12.73 Mil as of Feb. 2020. 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.
Emmis Corp, formerly Emmis Communications Corp is a diversified media company principally focused on radio broadcasting. The company owns and operates radio and magazine entities in large and medium-sized markets throughout the United States. Its operations have aligned into two business segments: Radio and Publishing. A vast majority of revenue is generated from the Radio segment. The company generates revenue in the form of Advertising; Circulation, which includes revenues from digital and home delivery subscriptions; Nontraditional, which includes ticket sales and sponsorship of events on their stations and magazine conduct; LMA(Local Marketing Agreement) Fees; and other revenues.
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