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SolarWorld AG's gross profit for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2016 was €27.0 Mil. SolarWorld AG's gross profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2016 was €248.9 Mil.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. SolarWorld AG's gross profit for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2016 was €27.0 Mil. SolarWorld AG's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2016 was €164.4 Mil. Therefore, SolarWorld AG's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2016 was 16.41%.
SolarWorld AG had a gross margin of 16.41% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2016 => No sustainable competitive advantage
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
SolarWorld AG had a gross margin of 16.41% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2016 => No sustainable competitive advantage
SolarWorld AG Gross Profit Related Terms
SolarWorld AG Gross Profit Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SolarWorld 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.
For the Solar subindustry, SolarWorld 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.
SolarWorld AG Gross Profit vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, SolarWorld AG's Gross Profit distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SolarWorld AG's Gross Profit falls into.
Gross Profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2016 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €248.9 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.
SolarWorld AG (HAM:SWVK) has a Gross Profit of €248.9 Mil as of Dec. 2016. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on SolarWorld AG and its competitors.
Is SolarWorld AG's Gross Profit too high?
SolarWorld AG's current Gross Profit is €248.9 Mil.
How does SolarWorld AG's Gross Profit compare to SUNW and RGSE?
SolarWorld AG's Gross Profit of €248.9 Mil can be compared against companies in the Semiconductors 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 Semiconductors company?
A good Gross Profit depends on the Semiconductors 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 SolarWorld AG and its competitors. SolarWorld AG's current Gross Profit is €248.9 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SolarWorld AG stock overvalued right now?
SolarWorld AG (HAM:SWVK) has a current Gross Profit of €248.9 Mil. The current Gross Profit is €248.9 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 SolarWorld AG (HAM:SWVK), the current Gross Profit is €248.9 Mil as of Dec. 2016. 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.
SolarWorld AG is a manufacturer of solar power products. It also researches, develops, produces and recycles on all levels of the solar value-added chain. It also focuses on the production and international distribution of high-end solar energy facilities. The business operates through segments that include Production Germany, Production United States, Trade, and Others. The Trade segment generates maximum revenue for the company. Its product line consists of module and assembly kit, cells and wafers, power generation, and other revenue. The sales of module and assembly kit generate maximum revenue for the company.
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