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Zhidao International (Holdings) (OTCPK:ZDAOF) 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
Zhidao International (Holdings) had a gross margin of 76.67% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2024 => Durable competitive advantage
Zhidao International (Holdings) Gross Profit Related Terms
Zhidao International (Holdings) Gross Profit Historical Data
* 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.
Zhidao International (Holdings) Gross Profit Chart
For the Aluminum subindustry, Zhidao International (Holdings)'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.
Zhidao International (Holdings) Gross Profit vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Zhidao International (Holdings)'s Gross Profit distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Zhidao International (Holdings)'s Gross Profit falls into.
Gross Profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2024 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-3.56 Mil.
Gross Profit is the numerator in the calculation of Gross Margin.
* 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.
Zhidao International (Holdings) (ZDAOF) has a Gross Profit of $-3.56 Mil as of Sep. 2024. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Zhidao International (Holdings) and its competitors.
Is Zhidao International (Holdings)'s Gross Profit too high?
Zhidao International (Holdings)'s current Gross Profit is $-3.56 Mil. Overall, Zhidao International (Holdings) has a GF Score™ of 9/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zhidao International (Holdings)'s Gross Profit compare to AA?
Zhidao International (Holdings)'s Gross Profit of $-3.56 Mil can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining 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 Metals & Mining company?
A good Gross Profit depends on the Metals & Mining 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 Zhidao International (Holdings) and its competitors. Zhidao International (Holdings)'s current Gross Profit is $-3.56 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zhidao International (Holdings) stock overvalued right now?
Zhidao International (Holdings) (ZDAOF) has a current Gross Profit of $-3.56 Mil. The current Gross Profit is $-3.56 Mil. Zhidao International (Holdings)'s overall GF Score™ is 9/100. 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 Zhidao International (Holdings) (ZDAOF), the current Gross Profit is $-3.56 Mil as of Sep. 2024. 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.
Zhidao International (Holdings) Ltd trades and supplies aluminum products. Its segments include trading of aluminum products, construction projects, and money lending. The company generates maximum revenue from the construction projects segment. The construction projects segment includes a supply of aluminum products in construction projects and an extension to the provision of construction and engineering services. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from Macau.
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