EPTI (Environmental Packaging Technologies Holdings) Net Margin %: -15.40% (As of Sep. 2017)


What is Environmental Packaging Technologies Holdings Net Margin %?

Environmental Packaging Technologies Holdings EPTI -99.95% Net Margin % is -15.40% as of Sep. 2017.

Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Environmental Packaging Technologies Holdings's Net Income for the three months ended in Sep. 2017 was $-0.68 Mil. Environmental Packaging Technologies Holdings's Revenue for the three months ended in Sep. 2017 was $4.42 Mil. Therefore, Environmental Packaging Technologies Holdings's net margin for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2017 was -15.40%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Environmental Packaging Technologies Holdings's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:


EPTI's Net Margin % is not ranked *
in the Packaging & Containers industry.
Industry Median: 3.525
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Net Margin % only.

Environmental Packaging Technologies Holdings  (OTCPK:EPTI) Net Margin % Explanation

Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.

But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.


Environmental Packaging Technologies Holdings Net Margin % Related Terms


Environmental Packaging Technologies Holdings Net Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Environmental Packaging Technologies Holdings's Net Margin % 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.

Environmental Packaging Technologies Holdings Net Margin % Chart

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EPTI vs LIVE, BHAC, CCON: Net Margin % Comparison

For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Environmental Packaging Technologies Holdings's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net 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.


Environmental Packaging Technologies Holdings Net Margin % vs Packaging & Containers Industry

For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Environmental Packaging Technologies Holdings's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Environmental Packaging Technologies Holdings's Net Margin % falls into.



Environmental Packaging Technologies Holdings Net Margin % Calculation

Net margin - also known as net profit margin is the ratio of Net Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Environmental Packaging Technologies Holdings's Net Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2016 is calculated as

Net Margin=Net Income (A: Dec. 2016 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2016 )
=0.015/0
= %

Environmental Packaging Technologies Holdings's Net Margin for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2017 is calculated as

Net Margin=Net Income (Q: Sep. 2017 )/Revenue (Q: Sep. 2017 )
=-0.68/4.416
=-15.40 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Net Margin % →
What does a Net Margin % of -15.40% mean?
Environmental Packaging Technologies Holdings (EPTI) has a Net Margin % of -15.40% as of Sep. 2017. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Environmental Packaging Technologies Holdings and its competitors.
Is Environmental Packaging Technologies Holdings' Net Margin % too high?
Environmental Packaging Technologies Holdings' current Net Margin % is -15.40%.
How does Environmental Packaging Technologies Holdings' Net Margin % compare to LIVE and BHAC?
Environmental Packaging Technologies Holdings' Net Margin % of -15.40% can be compared against companies in the Packaging & Containers industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.53. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net Margin % for a Packaging & Containers company?
The median Net Margin % among Packaging & Containers companies is 3.53, based on 394 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Environmental Packaging Technologies Holdings and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Environmental Packaging Technologies Holdings's current Net Margin % is -15.40%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Environmental Packaging Technologies Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Environmental Packaging Technologies Holdings (EPTI) has a current Net Margin % of -15.40%. The current Net Margin % is -15.40%. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Environmental Packaging Technologies Holdings (EPTI), the current Net Margin % is -15.40% as of Sep. 2017. 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.

Environmental Packaging Technologies Holdings Business Description

Address 6100 West by Northwest, Suite 110, Houston, TX, USA, 77040
Environmental Packaging Technologies Holdings Inc engages in the manufacturing and sale of flexitanks that is being used for the transport of bulk liquid cargo. It offers packaging solutions for the transport and storage of bulk products. The firm caters to a wide range of industries namely shippers of premium beverages, petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, edible oils, wine and agrochemicals. It also provides packaging supply/installation, loading and unloading, product transfer, product stewardship, removal-disposal-recycling, and logistic services.