Industria Automotriz de CV (MEX:IASASA) Gross Profit: MXN-1.80 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2011)

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What is Industria Automotriz de CV Gross Profit?

Industria Automotriz de CV MEX:IASASA Gross Profit is MXN-1.80 Mil as of Jun. 2011.

Industria Automotriz de CV's gross profit for the three months ended in Jun. 2011 was MXN0.94 Mil. Industria Automotriz de CV's gross profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2011 was MXN-1.80 Mil.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Industria Automotriz de CV's gross profit for the three months ended in Jun. 2011 was MXN0.94 Mil. Industria Automotriz de CV's Revenue for the three months ended in Jun. 2011 was MXN9.68 Mil. Therefore, Industria Automotriz de CV's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2011 was 9.66%.

Industria Automotriz de CV had a gross margin of 9.66% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2011 => No sustainable competitive advantage


Industria Automotriz de CV  (MEX:IASASA) 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

Industria Automotriz de CV had a gross margin of 9.66% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2011 => No sustainable competitive advantage


Industria Automotriz de CV Gross Profit Related Terms


Industria Automotriz de CV Gross Profit Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Industria Automotriz de CV'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.

Industria Automotriz de CV Gross Profit Chart

Industria Automotriz de CV Annual Data
Trend Dec07 Dec08 Dec09
Gross Profit
114.00 11.38 34.02

Industria Automotriz de CV Quarterly Data
Dec07 Dec08 Sep09 Dec09 Mar10 Jun10 Sep10 Mar11 Jun11
Gross Profit Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only -2.20 -0.51 -1.83 -0.90 0.94

MEX:IASASA vs CSHEF, AMTY, OMTK: Gross Profit Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, Industria Automotriz de CV'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.


Industria Automotriz de CV Gross Profit vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Industria Automotriz de CV's Gross Profit distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Industria Automotriz de CV's Gross Profit falls into.



Industria Automotriz de CV Gross Profit Calculation

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

Industria Automotriz de CV'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
=34.015 - 0
=34.02

Industria Automotriz de CV's Gross Profit for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2011 is calculated as

Gross Profit (Q: Jun. 2011 )=Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold
=9.682 - 8.747
=0.94

Gross Profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2011 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was MXN-1.80 Mil.

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

Industria Automotriz de CV's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2011 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (Q: Jun. 2011 )=Gross Profit (Q: Jun. 2011 ) / Revenue (Q: Jun. 2011 )
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=0.94 / 9.682
=9.66 %

* 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 MXN-1.80 Mil mean?
Industria Automotriz de CV (MEX:IASASA) has a Gross Profit of MXN-1.80 Mil as of Jun. 2011. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Industria Automotriz de CV and its competitors.
Is Industria Automotriz de CV's Gross Profit too high?
Industria Automotriz de CV's current Gross Profit is MXN-1.80 Mil.
How does Industria Automotriz de CV's Gross Profit compare to CSHEF and AMTY?
Industria Automotriz de CV's Gross Profit of MXN-1.80 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 Industria Automotriz de CV and its competitors. Industria Automotriz de CV's current Gross Profit is MXN-1.80 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Industria Automotriz de CV stock overvalued right now?
Industria Automotriz de CV (MEX:IASASA) has a current Gross Profit of MXN-1.80 Mil. The current Gross Profit is MXN-1.80 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 Industria Automotriz de CV (MEX:IASASA), the current Gross Profit is MXN-1.80 Mil as of Jun. 2011. 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.

Industria Automotriz de CV Business Description

Address Avenida Universidad 1011, San Nicolas de los Garza, NL, MEX, 66400
Industria Automotriz SA de CV is engaged in manufacturing of stamping, assemblies and subassemblies for the automotive industry. The company also manufactures dies and tool, assembly attachments and attachments to check the produced pieces.