MSR (Mauser Group NV) Gross Profit: $293 Mil (TTM As of Sep. 2016)

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What is Mauser Group NV Gross Profit?

Mauser Group NV MSR Gross Profit is $293 Mil as of Sep. 2016.

Mauser Group NV's gross profit for the three months ended in Sep. 2016 was $84 Mil. Mauser Group NV's gross profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2016 was $293 Mil.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Mauser Group NV's gross profit for the three months ended in Sep. 2016 was $84 Mil. Mauser Group NV's Revenue for the three months ended in Sep. 2016 was $441 Mil. Therefore, Mauser Group NV's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2016 was 18.97%.

Mauser Group NV had a gross margin of 18.97% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2016 => No sustainable competitive advantage


Mauser Group NV  (NYSE:MSR) 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

Mauser Group NV had a gross margin of 18.97% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2016 => No sustainable competitive advantage


Mauser Group NV Gross Profit Related Terms


Mauser Group NV Gross Profit Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Mauser Group NV'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.

Mauser Group NV Gross Profit Chart

Mauser Group NV Annual Data
Trend Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Dec15
Gross Profit
198.29 233.29 0.00 256.10

Mauser Group NV Quarterly Data
Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Mar15 Jun15 Sep15 Dec15 Mar16 Jun16 Sep16
Gross Profit Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 71.16 58.50 70.82 80.34 83.61

MSR vs HLYK, PLYM, ATXI: Gross Profit Comparison

For the subindustry, Mauser Group NV'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.


Mauser Group NV Gross Profit vs Industry

For the industry and sector, Mauser Group NV's Gross Profit distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Mauser Group NV's Gross Profit falls into.



Mauser Group NV Gross Profit Calculation

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

Mauser Group NV'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
=1494.336 - 1238.236
=256

Mauser Group NV's Gross Profit for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2016 is calculated as

Gross Profit (Q: Sep. 2016 )=Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold
=440.741 - 357.127
=84

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 $293 Mil.

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

Mauser Group NV'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
=84 / 440.741
=18.97 %

* 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 $293 Mil mean?
Mauser Group NV (MSR) has a Gross Profit of $293 Mil as of Sep. 2016. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Mauser Group NV and its competitors.
Is Mauser Group NV's Gross Profit too high?
Mauser Group NV's current Gross Profit is $293 Mil.
How does Mauser Group NV's Gross Profit compare to HLYK and PLYM?
Mauser Group NV's Gross Profit is $293 Mil. 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 company?
A good Gross Profit depends on the 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 Mauser Group NV and its competitors. Mauser Group NV's current Gross Profit is $293 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mauser Group NV stock overvalued right now?
Mauser Group NV (MSR) has a current Gross Profit of $293 Mil. The current Gross Profit is $293 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 Mauser Group NV (MSR), the current Gross Profit is $293 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.

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