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iQ International AG's gross profit for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2020 was €-0.47 Mil. iQ International AG's gross profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2020 was €-0.47 Mil.
iQ International AG (FRA:IQL) 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
iQ International AG had a gross margin of -12.31% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2020 => No sustainable competitive advantage
iQ International AG Gross Profit Related Terms
iQ International AG Gross Profit Historical Data
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The historical data trend for iQ International AG'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.
iQ International AG Gross Profit Competitor Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, iQ International AG'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.
iQ International AG Gross Profit vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, iQ International AG's Gross Profit distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where iQ International AG's Gross Profit falls into.
Gross Profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2020 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €-0.47 Mil.
Gross Profit is the numerator in the calculation of Gross Margin.
* 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.
iQ International AG (FRA:IQL) has a Gross Profit of €-0.47 Mil as of Jun. 2020. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on iQ International AG and its competitors.
Is iQ International AG's Gross Profit too high?
iQ International AG's current Gross Profit is €-0.47 Mil. Overall, iQ International AG has a GF Score™ of 10/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does iQ International AG's Gross Profit compare to competitors?
iQ International AG's Gross Profit of €-0.47 Mil can be compared against companies in the Vehicles & Parts 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Gross Profit depends on the Vehicles & Parts 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 iQ International AG and its competitors. iQ International AG's current Gross Profit is €-0.47 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is iQ International AG stock overvalued right now?
iQ International AG (FRA:IQL) has a current Gross Profit of €-0.47 Mil. The current Gross Profit is €-0.47 Mil. iQ International AG's overall GF Score™ is 10/100. 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 iQ International AG (FRA:IQL), the current Gross Profit is €-0.47 Mil as of Jun. 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.
iQ International AG is a Switzerland-based technology company focusing on the manufacturing, distribution, and development of efficient lead acid batteries for the automotive SLI (Starting-Lighting-Ignition) and storage markets using patented, eco-friendly technologies that prevent acid stratification and corrosion. In addition, the company provides consulting services to licensees and manufacturers of vehicle batteries and advanced energy systems. The company has two reportable segments which are batteries and licensing. The batteries segment comprises the sale of production batteries and the trade of batteries for the automotive SLI. Royalties from patented, eco-friendly technologies that prevent acid stratification and corrosion are achieved from third-party licensees.
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