SGLS (Signature Leisure) Gross Profit: $-0.21 Mil (TTM As of Sep. 2008)

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What is Signature Leisure Gross Profit?

Signature Leisure SGLS -99.00% Gross Profit is $-0.21 Mil as of Sep. 2008.

Signature Leisure's gross profit for the three months ended in Sep. 2008 was $-0.01 Mil. Signature Leisure's gross profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2008 was $-0.21 Mil.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Signature Leisure's gross profit for the three months ended in Sep. 2008 was $-0.01 Mil. Signature Leisure's Revenue for the three months ended in Sep. 2008 was $0.00 Mil. Therefore, Signature Leisure's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2008 was -700.00%.

Signature Leisure had a gross margin of -700.00% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2008 => No sustainable competitive advantage


Signature Leisure  (OTCPK:SGLS) 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

Signature Leisure had a gross margin of -700.00% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2008 => No sustainable competitive advantage


Signature Leisure Gross Profit Related Terms


Signature Leisure Gross Profit Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Signature Leisure'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.

Signature Leisure Gross Profit Chart

Signature Leisure Annual Data
Trend Dec01 Dec02 Dec03 Dec04 Dec05 Dec06 Dec07
Gross Profit
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 -0.00 0.03 0.01 0.51

Signature Leisure Quarterly Data
Dec03 Mar04 Jun04 Sep04 Dec04 Mar05 Jun05 Sep05 Dec05 Mar06 Jun06 Sep06 Dec06 Mar07 Jun07 Sep07 Dec07 Mar08 Jun08 Sep08
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 -0.05 -0.14 -0.06 -0.01 -0.01

SGLS vs ETFM, CALI, ACCA: Gross Profit Comparison

For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, Signature Leisure'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.


Signature Leisure Gross Profit vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Signature Leisure's Gross Profit distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Signature Leisure's Gross Profit falls into.



Signature Leisure Gross Profit Calculation

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

Signature Leisure's Gross Profit for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2007 is calculated as

Gross Profit (A: Dec. 2007 )=Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold
=0.86 - 0.354
=0.51

Signature Leisure's Gross Profit for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2008 is calculated as

Gross Profit (Q: Sep. 2008 )=Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold
=0.001 - 0.008
=-0.01

Gross Profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2008 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-0.21 Mil.

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

Signature Leisure's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2008 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (Q: Sep. 2008 )=Gross Profit (Q: Sep. 2008 ) / Revenue (Q: Sep. 2008 )
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=-0.01 / 0.001
=-700.00 %

* 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 $-0.21 Mil mean?
Signature Leisure (SGLS) has a Gross Profit of $-0.21 Mil as of Sep. 2008. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Signature Leisure and its competitors.
Is Signature Leisure's Gross Profit too high?
Signature Leisure's current Gross Profit is $-0.21 Mil.
How does Signature Leisure's Gross Profit compare to ETFM and CALI?
Signature Leisure's Gross Profit of $-0.21 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 Signature Leisure and its competitors. Signature Leisure's current Gross Profit is $-0.21 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Signature Leisure stock overvalued right now?
Signature Leisure (SGLS) has a current Gross Profit of $-0.21 Mil. The current Gross Profit is $-0.21 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 Signature Leisure (SGLS), the current Gross Profit is $-0.21 Mil as of Sep. 2008. 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.

Signature Leisure Business Description

Address 100 Candace Drive, Suite 100, Maitland, FL, USA, 32751
Signature Leisure Inc's current business includes operations of Parker Productions, a modeling and event staffing business, E Cubed Technologies, an information technology services company and Signature Auto, an independent dealer in motor vehicles.