Rdb (MIL:RDB) Net Margin %: -188.11% (As of Dec. 2011)


What is Rdb Net Margin %?

Rdb MIL:RDB Net Margin % is -188.11% as of Dec. 2011.

Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Rdb's Net Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2011 was €-260.73 Mil. Rdb's Revenue for the six months ended in Dec. 2011 was €138.61 Mil. Therefore, Rdb's net margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2011 was -188.11%.

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

MIL:RDB' s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -185.51   Med: 0   Max: 0
Current: -185.51

MIL:RDB's Net Margin % is not ranked
in the Building Materials industry.
Industry Median: 4.52 vs MIL:RDB: -185.51

Rdb  (MIL:RDB) 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.

Rdb Net Margin % Related Terms

Rdb Net Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Rdb'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.

Rdb Net Margin % Chart

Rdb Annual Data
Trend Dec04 Dec05 Dec06 Dec07 Dec08 Dec09 Dec10 Dec11
Net Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 1.52 -2.24 -7.21 -4.15 -188.11

Rdb Semi-Annual Data
Dec04 Dec05 Dec06 Dec07 Dec08 Dec09 Dec10 Dec11
Net Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial 1.52 -2.24 -7.21 -4.15 -188.11

Rdb Net Margin % Competitor Comparison

For the Building Materials subindustry, Rdb'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.

Rdb Net Margin % vs Building Materials Industry

For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Rdb's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

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


Rdb 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.

Rdb's Net Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2011 is calculated as

Net Margin=Net Income (A: Dec. 2011 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2011 )
=-260.73/138.605
=-188.11 %

Rdb's Net Margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2011 is calculated as

Net Margin=Net Income (Q: Dec. 2011 )/Revenue (Q: Dec. 2011 )
=-260.73/138.605
=-188.11 %

* 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 -188.11% mean?
Rdb (MIL:RDB) has a Net Margin % of -188.11% as of Dec. 2011. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Rdb and its competitors.
Is Rdb's Net Margin % too high?
Rdb's current Net Margin % is -188.11%.
How does Rdb's Net Margin % compare to competitors?
Rdb's Net Margin % of -188.11% can be compared against companies in the Building Materials industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.52. 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 Building Materials company?
The median Net Margin % among Building Materials companies is 4.52, based on 406 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 Rdb and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Net Margin % is 4.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Rdb's current Net Margin % is -188.11%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Rdb stock overvalued right now?
Rdb (MIL:RDB) has a current Net Margin % of -188.11%. The current Net Margin % is -188.11%. 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 Rdb (MIL:RDB), the current Net Margin % is -188.11% as of Dec. 2011. 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.

Rdb Business Description

Rdb is engaged in the designing, construction and installation of prefabricated reinforced concrete for industry and in the building materials sectors. It also produces brick and plaster for the construction material sector.