ULTRF (Ultrapetrol (Bahamas)) Net Margin %: -58.33% (As of Sep. 2016)


What is Ultrapetrol (Bahamas) Net Margin %?

Ultrapetrol (Bahamas) ULTRF Net Margin % is -58.33% as of Sep. 2016.

Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Ultrapetrol (Bahamas)'s Net Income for the three months ended in Sep. 2016 was $-46.0 Mil. Ultrapetrol (Bahamas)'s Revenue for the three months ended in Sep. 2016 was $78.9 Mil. Therefore, Ultrapetrol (Bahamas)'s net margin for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2016 was -58.33%.

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


ULTRF's Net Margin % is not ranked *
in the Transportation industry.
Industry Median: 4.99
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Net Margin % only.

Ultrapetrol (Bahamas)  (OTCPK:ULTRF) 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.

Ultrapetrol (Bahamas) Net Margin % Related Terms

Ultrapetrol (Bahamas) Net Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ultrapetrol (Bahamas)'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.

Ultrapetrol (Bahamas) Net Margin % Chart

Ultrapetrol (Bahamas) Annual Data
Trend Dec06 Dec07 Dec08 Dec09 Dec10 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Dec15
Net Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -6.18 -20.33 1.79 -14.37 -13.82

Ultrapetrol (Bahamas) Quarterly Data
Dec11 Mar12 Jun12 Sep12 Dec12 Mar13 Jun13 Sep13 Dec13 Mar14 Jun14 Sep14 Dec14 Mar15 Jun15 Sep15 Dec15 Mar16 Jun16 Sep16
Net Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -3.01 -47.31 -25.49 -17.39 -58.33

ULTRF vs CTRM, GLBS, TOPS: Net Margin % Comparison

For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Ultrapetrol (Bahamas)'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.

Ultrapetrol (Bahamas) Net Margin % vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Ultrapetrol (Bahamas)'s Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Ultrapetrol (Bahamas)'s Net Margin % falls into.


Ultrapetrol (Bahamas) 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.

Ultrapetrol (Bahamas)'s Net Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2015 is calculated as

Net Margin=Net Income (A: Dec. 2015 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2015 )
=-48.004/347.477
=-13.82 %

Ultrapetrol (Bahamas)'s Net Margin for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2016 is calculated as

Net Margin=Net Income (Q: Sep. 2016 )/Revenue (Q: Sep. 2016 )
=-46.001/78.859
=-58.33 %

* 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 -58.33% mean?
Ultrapetrol (Bahamas) (ULTRF) has a Net Margin % of -58.33% as of Sep. 2016. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Ultrapetrol (Bahamas) and its competitors.
Is Ultrapetrol (Bahamas)'s Net Margin % too high?
Ultrapetrol (Bahamas)'s current Net Margin % is -58.33%.
How does Ultrapetrol (Bahamas)'s Net Margin % compare to CTRM and GLBS?
Ultrapetrol (Bahamas)'s Net Margin % of -58.33% can be compared against companies in the Transportation industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.99. 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 Transportation company?
The median Net Margin % among Transportation companies is 4.99, based on 1,000 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 Ultrapetrol (Bahamas) and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Net Margin % is 4.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ultrapetrol (Bahamas)'s current Net Margin % is -58.33%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ultrapetrol (Bahamas) stock overvalued right now?
Ultrapetrol (Bahamas) (ULTRF) has a current Net Margin % of -58.33%. The current Net Margin % is -58.33%. 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 Ultrapetrol (Bahamas) (ULTRF), the current Net Margin % is -58.33% as of Sep. 2016. 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.

Ultrapetrol (Bahamas) Business Description

Address Ocean Centre, Montague Foreshore, P.O. Box SS -19084, East Bay Street, Nassau, BHS
Ultrapetrol (Bahamas) Ltd is an industrial shipping company which provides marine transportation services in South America, Europe, Central America, North America, and Asia. The company operates in three segments: River Business, Offshore Supply Business, and Ocean Business. The River Business segment owns and operates dry and tanker barges, and push boats in the Hidrovia region of South America. Its dry barges transport agricultural and forestry products, iron ore, and other cargoes; and tanker barges carry petroleum products, vegetable oils, and other liquids.