GYST (The Graystone Co) Net Margin %: -52,984.85% (As of Sep. 2013)

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What is The Graystone Co Net Margin %?

The Graystone Co GYST -0.22% Net Margin % is -52,984.85% as of Sep. 2013.

Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. The Graystone Co's Net Income for the three months ended in Sep. 2013 was $-17.49 Mil. The Graystone Co's Revenue for the three months ended in Sep. 2013 was $0.03 Mil. Therefore, The Graystone Co's net margin for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2013 was -52,984.85%.

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


GYST's Net Margin % is not ranked *
in the Banks industry.
Industry Median: 27.265
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Net Margin % only.

The Graystone Co  (OTCPK:GYST) 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.

The Graystone Co Net Margin % Related Terms

The Graystone Co Net Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for The Graystone Co'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.

The Graystone Co Net Margin % Chart

The Graystone Co Annual Data
Trend Dec10 Dec11 Dec12
Net Margin %
66.67 -1,651.91 -2,384.91

The Graystone Co Quarterly Data
Sep10 Dec10 Mar11 Jun11 Sep11 Dec11 Mar12 Jun12 Sep12 Dec12 Mar13 Jun13 Sep13
Net Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -1,906.52 -2,747.89 -2,844.44 -4,200.00 -52,984.85

GYST vs DWSGF, AUXRF, NEBUF: Net Margin % Comparison

For the Mortgage Finance subindustry, The Graystone Co'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.

The Graystone Co Net Margin % vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, The Graystone Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where The Graystone Co's Net Margin % falls into.


The Graystone Co 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.

The Graystone Co's Net Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2012 is calculated as

Net Margin=Net Income (A: Dec. 2012 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2012 )
=-3.792/0.159
=-2,384.91 %

The Graystone Co's Net Margin for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2013 is calculated as

Net Margin=Net Income (Q: Sep. 2013 )/Revenue (Q: Sep. 2013 )
=-17.485/0.033
=-52,984.85 %

* 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 -52,984.85% mean?
The Graystone Co (GYST) has a Net Margin % of -52,984.85% as of Sep. 2013. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on The Graystone Co and its competitors.
Is The Graystone Co's Net Margin % too high?
The Graystone Co's current Net Margin % is -52,984.85%.
How does The Graystone Co's Net Margin % compare to DWSGF and AUXRF?
The Graystone Co's Net Margin % of -52,984.85% can be compared against companies in the Banks industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 27.27. 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 Banks company?
The median Net Margin % among Banks companies is 27.27, based on 1,526 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 The Graystone Co and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Net Margin % is 27.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Graystone Co's current Net Margin % is -52,984.85%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Graystone Co stock overvalued right now?
The Graystone Co (GYST) has a current Net Margin % of -52,984.85%. The current Net Margin % is -52,984.85%. 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 The Graystone Co (GYST), the current Net Margin % is -52,984.85% as of Sep. 2013. 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.

The Graystone Co Business Description

Address 150 S. Pine Island Road, Suite 300, Plantation, FL, USA, 33324
The Graystone Co Inc is a mortgage broker and lender. It is a mortgage brokerage firm that specializes in connecting clients with the ideal mortgage options tailored to their financial circumstances and goals. The company caters to various categories of customers from first-time homebuyers to seasoned investors, providing personalized guidance and support throughout the entire mortgage process.