GASE (GASE Energy) Net Margin %: -140.35% (As of Sep. 2014)


What is GASE Energy Net Margin %?

GASE Energy GASE -99.00% Net Margin % is -140.35% as of Sep. 2014.

Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. GASE Energy's Net Income for the three months ended in Sep. 2014 was $-0.08 Mil. GASE Energy's Revenue for the three months ended in Sep. 2014 was $0.06 Mil. Therefore, GASE Energy's net margin for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2014 was -140.35%.

The historical rank and industry rank for GASE Energy's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:


GASE's Net Margin % is not ranked *
in the Diversified Financial Services industry.
Industry Median: 8.24
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Net Margin % only.

GASE Energy  (OTCPK:GASE) 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.

GASE Energy Net Margin % Related Terms

GASE Energy Net Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for GASE Energy'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.

GASE Energy Net Margin % Chart

GASE Energy Annual Data
Trend Dec11 Dec12 Dec13
Net Margin %
0.00 7.83 -1,134.67

GASE Energy Quarterly Data
Dec11 Mar12 Jun12 Sep12 Dec12 Mar13 Jun13 Sep13 Dec13 Mar14 Jun14 Sep14
Net Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -4,219.54 -130.11 -341.79 -282.69 -140.35

GASE vs CWNOF, FPTA, GHHC: Net Margin % Comparison

For the Shell Companies subindustry, GASE Energy'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.

GASE Energy Net Margin % vs Diversified Financial Services Industry

For the Diversified Financial Services industry and Financial Services sector, GASE Energy's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where GASE Energy's Net Margin % falls into.


GASE Energy 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.

GASE Energy's Net Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2013 is calculated as

Net Margin=Net Income (A: Dec. 2013 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2013 )
=-3.96/0.349
=-1,134.67 %

GASE Energy's Net Margin for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2014 is calculated as

Net Margin=Net Income (Q: Sep. 2014 )/Revenue (Q: Sep. 2014 )
=-0.08/0.057
=-140.35 %

* 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 -140.35% mean?
GASE Energy (GASE) has a Net Margin % of -140.35% as of Sep. 2014. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on GASE Energy and its competitors.
Is GASE Energy's Net Margin % too high?
GASE Energy's current Net Margin % is -140.35%.
How does GASE Energy's Net Margin % compare to CWNOF and FPTA?
GASE Energy's Net Margin % of -140.35% can be compared against companies in the Diversified Financial Services industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 8.24. 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 Diversified Financial Services company?
The median Net Margin % among Diversified Financial Services companies is 8.24, based on 112 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 GASE Energy and its competitors. For the Diversified Financial Services industry, the median Net Margin % is 8.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. GASE Energy's current Net Margin % is -140.35%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is GASE Energy stock overvalued right now?
GASE Energy (GASE) has a current Net Margin % of -140.35%. The current Net Margin % is -140.35%. 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 GASE Energy (GASE), the current Net Margin % is -140.35% as of Sep. 2014. 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.

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