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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
Ashoka WhiteOak Emerging Markets Trust had a gross margin of -86.55% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2024 => No sustainable competitive advantage
Ashoka WhiteOak Emerging Markets Trust Gross Profit Related Terms
Ashoka WhiteOak Emerging Markets Trust Gross Profit Historical Data
* 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.
Ashoka WhiteOak Emerging Markets Trust Annual Data
Trend
Mar24
Mar25
Mar26
Gross Profit
1.64
5.43
3.05
Ashoka WhiteOak Emerging Markets Trust Semi-Annual Data
Sep23
Mar24
Gross Profit
0.17
-0.19
LSE:AWEM vs BLK, BX, KKR: Gross Profit Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Ashoka WhiteOak Emerging Markets Trust'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.
Ashoka WhiteOak Emerging Markets Trust Gross Profit vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Ashoka WhiteOak Emerging Markets Trust's Gross Profit distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ashoka WhiteOak Emerging Markets Trust's Gross Profit falls into.
Gross Profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2024 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was £-0.02 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.
Ashoka WhiteOak Emerging Markets Trust (LSE:AWEM) has a Gross Profit of £-0.02 Mil as of Mar. 2024. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Ashoka WhiteOak Emerging Markets Trust and its competitors.
Is Ashoka WhiteOak Emerging Markets Trust's Gross Profit too high?
Ashoka WhiteOak Emerging Markets Trust's current Gross Profit is £-0.02 Mil. Overall, Ashoka WhiteOak Emerging Markets Trust has a GF Score™ of 34/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ashoka WhiteOak Emerging Markets Trust's Gross Profit compare to BLK and BX?
Ashoka WhiteOak Emerging Markets Trust's Gross Profit of £-0.02 Mil can be compared against companies in the Asset Management 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 Asset Management company?
A good Gross Profit depends on the Asset Management 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 Ashoka WhiteOak Emerging Markets Trust and its competitors. Ashoka WhiteOak Emerging Markets Trust's current Gross Profit is £-0.02 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ashoka WhiteOak Emerging Markets Trust stock overvalued right now?
Ashoka WhiteOak Emerging Markets Trust (LSE:AWEM) has a current Gross Profit of £-0.02 Mil. The current Gross Profit is £-0.02 Mil. Ashoka WhiteOak Emerging Markets Trust's overall GF Score™ is 34/100 with 3 warning signs to review. 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 Ashoka WhiteOak Emerging Markets Trust (LSE:AWEM), the current Gross Profit is £-0.02 Mil as of Mar. 2024. 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.
Ashoka WhiteOak Emerging Markets Trust PLC is an investment trust seeking to achieve long-term capital appreciation through investment in quoted securities that provide exposure to Emerging Markets. The Company operates in Asia, Europe, and Africa, the Middle East, Latin America, and Other Developed markets.
34GF Score
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