MENB (Mendocino Brewing Co) Gross Profit: $9.01 Mil (TTM As of Sep. 2016)

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What is Mendocino Brewing Co Gross Profit?

Mendocino Brewing Co MENB Gross Profit is $9.01 Mil as of Sep. 2016.

Mendocino Brewing Co's gross profit for the three months ended in Sep. 2016 was $2.19 Mil. Mendocino Brewing Co's gross profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2016 was $9.01 Mil.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Mendocino Brewing Co's gross profit for the three months ended in Sep. 2016 was $2.19 Mil. Mendocino Brewing Co's Revenue for the three months ended in Sep. 2016 was $6.83 Mil. Therefore, Mendocino Brewing Co's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2016 was 32.10%.

Mendocino Brewing Co had a gross margin of 32.10% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2016 => Competition eroding margins


Mendocino Brewing Co  (OTCPK:MENB) 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

Mendocino Brewing Co had a gross margin of 32.10% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2016 => Competition eroding margins


Mendocino Brewing Co Gross Profit Related Terms


Mendocino Brewing Co Gross Profit Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Mendocino Brewing Co'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.

Mendocino Brewing Co Gross Profit Chart

Mendocino Brewing Co Annual Data
Trend Dec06 Dec07 Dec08 Dec09 Dec10 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Dec15
Gross Profit
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 10.88 10.80 9.87 10.60 9.78

Mendocino Brewing Co Quarterly Data
Dec11 Mar12 Jun12 Sep12 Dec12 Mar13 Jun13 Sep13 Dec13 Mar14 Jun14 Sep14 Dec14 Mar15 Jun15 Sep15 Dec15 Mar16 Jun16 Sep16
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MENB vs SRSG: Gross Profit Comparison

For the Beverages - Brewers subindustry, Mendocino Brewing Co'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.


Mendocino Brewing Co Gross Profit vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry

For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Mendocino Brewing Co's Gross Profit distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Mendocino Brewing Co's Gross Profit falls into.



Mendocino Brewing Co Gross Profit Calculation

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

Mendocino Brewing Co's Gross Profit for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2015 is calculated as

Gross Profit (A: Dec. 2015 )=Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold
=31.184 - 21.408
=9.78

Mendocino Brewing Co's Gross Profit for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2016 is calculated as

Gross Profit (Q: Sep. 2016 )=Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold
=6.832 - 4.639
=2.19

Gross Profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2016 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $9.01 Mil.

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

Mendocino Brewing Co's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2016 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (Q: Sep. 2016 )=Gross Profit (Q: Sep. 2016 ) / Revenue (Q: Sep. 2016 )
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=2.19 / 6.832
=32.10 %

* 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 $9.01 Mil mean?
Mendocino Brewing Co (MENB) has a Gross Profit of $9.01 Mil as of Sep. 2016. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Mendocino Brewing Co and its competitors.
Is Mendocino Brewing Co's Gross Profit too high?
Mendocino Brewing Co's current Gross Profit is $9.01 Mil.
How does Mendocino Brewing Co's Gross Profit compare to SRSG?
Mendocino Brewing Co's Gross Profit of $9.01 Mil can be compared against companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic 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 Beverages - Alcoholic company?
A good Gross Profit depends on the Beverages - Alcoholic 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 Mendocino Brewing Co and its competitors. Mendocino Brewing Co's current Gross Profit is $9.01 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mendocino Brewing Co stock overvalued right now?
Mendocino Brewing Co (MENB) has a current Gross Profit of $9.01 Mil. The current Gross Profit is $9.01 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 Mendocino Brewing Co (MENB), the current Gross Profit is $9.01 Mil as of Sep. 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.

Mendocino Brewing Co Business Description

Address 1601 Airport Road, Ukiah, CA, USA, 95482
Mendocino Brewing Co Inc belongs to the brewing industry. The company produces ales and lagers in its breweries in the United States. It functions through the segments, of brewing, tavern, and tasting room operations. The company's operations in the North American Territory consist of brewing and marketing craft beers. The firm's operations in the Foreign Territory consist of the marketing and distribution of Kingfisher Premium Lager in the Foreign Territory through Indian restaurants, chain retail grocers, liquor stores, and other retail outlets.