KOSK (Metawells Oil & Gas) Gross Profit: $0.01 Mil (TTM As of Sep. 2010)

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What is Metawells Oil & Gas Gross Profit?

Metawells Oil & Gas KOSK -2.86% Gross Profit is $0.01 Mil as of Sep. 2010.

Metawells Oil & Gas's gross profit for the three months ended in Sep. 2010 was $0.00 Mil. Metawells Oil & Gas's gross profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2010 was $0.01 Mil.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Metawells Oil & Gas's gross profit for the three months ended in Sep. 2010 was $0.00 Mil. Metawells Oil & Gas's Revenue for the three months ended in Sep. 2010 was $0.00 Mil. Therefore, Metawells Oil & Gas's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2010 was N/A%.

Metawells Oil & Gas had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2010 => No sustainable competitive advantage

Metawells Oil & Gas  (OTCPK:KOSK) 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

Metawells Oil & Gas had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2010 => No sustainable competitive advantage

Metawells Oil & Gas Gross Profit Related Terms

Metawells Oil & Gas Gross Profit Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Metawells Oil & Gas'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.

Metawells Oil & Gas Gross Profit Chart

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Trend Dec07 Dec08 Dec09
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KOSK vs ABVN, SPEX: Gross Profit Comparison

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Metawells Oil & Gas'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.

Metawells Oil & Gas Gross Profit vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Metawells Oil & Gas's Gross Profit falls into.


Metawells Oil & Gas Gross Profit Calculation

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

Metawells Oil & Gas's Gross Profit for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2009 is calculated as

Gross Profit (A: Dec. 2009 )=Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold
=0.015 - 0
=0.02

Metawells Oil & Gas's Gross Profit for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2010 is calculated as

Gross Profit (Q: Sep. 2010 )=Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold
=0.001 - 0
=0.00

Gross Profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2010 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $0.01 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.)

Metawells Oil & Gas's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2010 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (Q: Sep. 2010 )=Gross Profit (Q: Sep. 2010 ) / Revenue (Q: Sep. 2010 )
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=0.00 / 0.001
=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 $0.01 Mil mean?
Metawells Oil & Gas (KOSK) has a Gross Profit of $0.01 Mil as of Sep. 2010. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Metawells Oil & Gas and its competitors.
Is Metawells Oil & Gas' Gross Profit too high?
Metawells Oil & Gas' current Gross Profit is $0.01 Mil.
How does Metawells Oil & Gas' Gross Profit compare to ABVN and SPEX?
Metawells Oil & Gas' Gross Profit of $0.01 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 Metawells Oil & Gas and its competitors. Metawells Oil & Gas's current Gross Profit is $0.01 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Metawells Oil & Gas stock overvalued right now?
Metawells Oil & Gas (KOSK) has a current Gross Profit of $0.01 Mil. The current Gross Profit is $0.01 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 Metawells Oil & Gas (KOSK), the current Gross Profit is $0.01 Mil as of Sep. 2010. 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.

Metawells Oil & Gas Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 600 Mamaroneck Avenue, Harrison, NY, USA, 10528
Metawells Oil & Gas Inc is a holding company engaged in two sectors: energy and technology. Its goal is to provide high-quality oil and gas services to its clients while minimizing environmental impact and promoting safety. The group focused on the multi-zone development and Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) of extreme shallow medium gravity oil.