* 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.
Competitive Comparison of Commercial Vehicle Group's Gross Margin %
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Commercial Vehicle Group's Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Margin % 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.
Commercial Vehicle Group's Gross Margin % Distribution in the Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Commercial Vehicle Group's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Commercial Vehicle Group's Gross Margin % falls into.
Commercial Vehicle Group Gross Margin % Calculation
* 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.
Commercial Vehicle Group (NAS:CVGI) Gross Margin % 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
Commercial Vehicle Group had a gross margin of 11.74% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 => No sustainable competitive advantage
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
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Commercial Vehicle Group (Commercial Vehicle Group) Business Description
Commercial Vehicle Group Inc is a supplier of cab-related products and systems. Its operating segments are Vehicle Solutions, Industrial Automation, Electrical Systems, and Aftermarket and Accessories. Vehicle Solutions segment designs manufacture and sell Commercial vehicle seats and Plastic components. Warehouse Automation segment designs, manufactures, and sells Warehouse automation subsystems including control panels, electro-mechanical assemblies, cable assemblies, and power and communication solutions. Electrical Systems segment designs, manufactures and sells cable and harness assemblies for both high and low voltage applications, control boxes, dashboard assemblies, and design and engineering for these applications.
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