EXCE (EXCO Resources) Gross Profit: $163.8 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2018)

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What is EXCO Resources Gross Profit?

EXCO Resources EXCE +7.31% Gross Profit is $163.8 Mil as of Dec. 2018.

EXCO Resources's gross profit for the three months ended in Dec. 2018 was $53.7 Mil. EXCO Resources's gross profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2018 was $163.8 Mil.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. EXCO Resources's gross profit for the three months ended in Dec. 2018 was $53.7 Mil. EXCO Resources's Revenue for the three months ended in Dec. 2018 was $106.9 Mil. Therefore, EXCO Resources's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2018 was 50.28%.

EXCO Resources had a gross margin of 50.28% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2018 => Durable competitive advantage


EXCO Resources  (OTCPK:EXCE) 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

EXCO Resources had a gross margin of 50.28% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2018 => Durable competitive advantage


EXCO Resources Gross Profit Related Terms


EXCO Resources Gross Profit Historical Data

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The historical data trend for EXCO 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.

EXCO Resources Gross Profit Chart

EXCO Resources Annual Data
Trend Dec09 Dec10 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18
Gross Profit
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EXCO Resources Quarterly Data
Mar14 Jun14 Sep14 Dec14 Mar15 Jun15 Sep15 Dec15 Mar16 Jun16 Sep16 Dec16 Mar17 Jun17 Sep17 Dec17 Mar18 Jun18 Sep18 Dec18
Gross Profit Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 9.20 36.26 36.12 37.65 53.73

EXCE vs UPLC, AXAS, CHAP: Gross Profit Comparison

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, EXCO 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.


EXCO Resources Gross Profit vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, EXCO Resources's Gross Profit distribution charts can be found below:

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



EXCO Resources Gross Profit Calculation

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

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

Gross Profit (A: Dec. 2018 )=Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold
=394.026 - 230.26
=163.8

EXCO Resources's Gross Profit for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2018 is calculated as

Gross Profit (Q: Dec. 2018 )=Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold
=106.861 - 53.133
=53.7

Gross Profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2018 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $163.8 Mil.

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

EXCO Resources's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2018 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (Q: Dec. 2018 )=Gross Profit (Q: Dec. 2018 ) / Revenue (Q: Dec. 2018 )
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=53.7 / 106.861
=50.28 %

* 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 $163.8 Mil mean?
EXCO Resources (EXCE) has a Gross Profit of $163.8 Mil as of Dec. 2018. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on EXCO Resources and its competitors.
Is EXCO Resources' Gross Profit too high?
EXCO Resources' current Gross Profit is $163.8 Mil.
How does EXCO Resources' Gross Profit compare to UPLC and AXAS?
EXCO Resources' Gross Profit of $163.8 Mil can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas 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 an Oil & Gas company?
A good Gross Profit depends on the Oil & Gas 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 EXCO Resources and its competitors. EXCO Resources's current Gross Profit is $163.8 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is EXCO Resources stock overvalued right now?
EXCO Resources (EXCE) has a current Gross Profit of $163.8 Mil. The current Gross Profit is $163.8 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 EXCO Resources (EXCE), the current Gross Profit is $163.8 Mil as of Dec. 2018. 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.

EXCO Resources Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 12377 Merit Drive, Suite 1700, Dallas, TX, USA, 75251
EXCO Resources Inc is an oil and gas exploration and production company. Its operations include the exploration, acquisition, development, and production of oil and gas reserves. These activities take place in the company's onshore oilfields within the United States, and focus on shale resource plays. Its fields are located in key oil and gas areas, including Texas, Louisiana, and the Appalachian region. The Louisiana and Texas operations are the most productive fields. The majority of the company's revenue is generated from natural gas, with a smaller portion coming from oil.