QEXXF (Quattro Exploration and Production) Gross Profit: $-0.49 Mil (TTM As of Sep. 2016)

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What is Quattro Exploration and Production Gross Profit?

Quattro Exploration and Production QEXXF Gross Profit is $-0.49 Mil as of Sep. 2016.

Quattro Exploration and Production's gross profit for the three months ended in Sep. 2016 was $0.18 Mil. Quattro Exploration and Production's gross profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2016 was $-0.49 Mil.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Quattro Exploration and Production's gross profit for the three months ended in Sep. 2016 was $0.18 Mil. Quattro Exploration and Production's Revenue for the three months ended in Sep. 2016 was $1.53 Mil. Therefore, Quattro Exploration and Production's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2016 was 11.68%.

Quattro Exploration and Production had a gross margin of 11.68% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2016 => No sustainable competitive advantage

Quattro Exploration and Production  (OTCPK:QEXXF) 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

Quattro Exploration and Production had a gross margin of 11.68% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2016 => No sustainable competitive advantage

Quattro Exploration and Production Gross Profit Related Terms

Quattro Exploration and Production Gross Profit Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Quattro Exploration and Production'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.

Quattro Exploration and Production Gross Profit Chart

Quattro Exploration and Production Annual Data
Trend Dec08 Dec09 Dec10 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Dec15
Gross Profit
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 0.17 0.39 7.91 2.30

Quattro Exploration and Production Quarterly Data
Dec11 Mar12 Jun12 Sep12 Dec12 Mar13 Jun13 Sep13 Dec13 Mar14 Jun14 Sep14 Dec14 Mar15 Jun15 Sep15 Dec15 Mar16 Jun16 Sep16
Gross Profit Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.20 -1.37 0.58 0.13 0.18

QEXXF vs COIL, PVAHQ, CPPXF: Gross Profit Comparison

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Quattro Exploration and Production'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.

Quattro Exploration and Production Gross Profit vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Quattro Exploration and Production's Gross Profit falls into.


Quattro Exploration and Production Gross Profit Calculation

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

Quattro Exploration and Production'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
=10.967 - 8.671
=2.30

Quattro Exploration and Production's Gross Profit for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2016 is calculated as

Gross Profit (Q: Sep. 2016 )=Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold
=1.533 - 1.354
=0.18

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 $-0.49 Mil.

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

Quattro Exploration and Production'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
=0.18 / 1.533
=11.68 %

* 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 $-0.49 Mil mean?
Quattro Exploration and Production (QEXXF) has a Gross Profit of $-0.49 Mil as of Sep. 2016. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Quattro Exploration and Production and its competitors.
Is Quattro Exploration and Production's Gross Profit too high?
Quattro Exploration and Production's current Gross Profit is $-0.49 Mil.
How does Quattro Exploration and Production's Gross Profit compare to COIL and PVAHQ?
Quattro Exploration and Production's Gross Profit of $-0.49 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 Quattro Exploration and Production and its competitors. Quattro Exploration and Production's current Gross Profit is $-0.49 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Quattro Exploration and Production stock overvalued right now?
Quattro Exploration and Production (QEXXF) has a current Gross Profit of $-0.49 Mil. The current Gross Profit is $-0.49 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 Quattro Exploration and Production (QEXXF), the current Gross Profit is $-0.49 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.

Quattro Exploration and Production Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 1250, 639-5 Avenue South West, Calgary, AB, CAN, T2P 2T3
Quattro Exploration and Production Ltd are principally engaged in the business of exploration and development of oil and natural gas reserves in Western Canada and Central America.