GSDC (Goldsands Development Co) Pretax Margin %: % (As of Sep. 2011)


What is Goldsands Development Co Pretax Margin %?

Goldsands Development Co GSDC -99.67% Pretax Margin % is % as of Sep. 2011.

Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Goldsands Development Co's Pre-Tax Income for the three months ended in Sep. 2011 was $-0.60 Mil. Goldsands Development Co's Revenue for the three months ended in Sep. 2011 was $0.00 Mil. Therefore, Goldsands Development Co's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2011 was %.

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


GSDC's Pretax Margin % is not ranked *
in the Metals & Mining industry.
Industry Median: 4.83
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Pretax Margin % only.

Goldsands Development Co  (OTCPK:GSDC) Pretax Margin % Explanation

The pretax margin, as know as pretax profit margin, is widely used to measure the operating efficiency of a company before deducting taxes.

The pretax margin is sometimes preferred over the net margin as tax expenditures can make profitability comparisons between companies misleading.

It is a useful tool to compare companies operating in the same sector and less effective when comparing companies from other sectors as each industry generally has different operating expenses and sales patterns.

The long term trend of the pretax margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.

Goldsands Development Co Pretax Margin % Related Terms

Goldsands Development Co Pretax Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Goldsands Development Co's Pretax 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.

Goldsands Development Co Pretax Margin % Chart

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GSDC vs AGLAF, KSTBF, CHSO: Pretax Margin % Comparison

For the Gold subindustry, Goldsands Development Co's Pretax Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Pretax 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.

Goldsands Development Co Pretax Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Goldsands Development Co's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Goldsands Development Co's Pretax Margin % falls into.


Goldsands Development Co Pretax Margin % Calculation

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

Goldsands Development Co's Pretax Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2010 is calculated as

Pretax Margin=Pre-Tax Income (A: Dec. 2010 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2010 )
=-28.007/0
= %

Goldsands Development Co's Pretax Margin for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2011 is calculated as

Pretax Margin=Pre-Tax Income (Q: Sep. 2011 )/Revenue (Q: Sep. 2011 )
=-0.602/0
= %

* 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 Pretax Margin % →
What does a Pretax Margin % of % mean?
Goldsands Development Co (GSDC) has a Pretax Margin % of % as of Sep. 2011. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Goldsands Development Co and its competitors.
Is Goldsands Development Co's Pretax Margin % too high?
Goldsands Development Co's current Pretax Margin % is %.
How does Goldsands Development Co's Pretax Margin % compare to AGLAF and KSTBF?
Goldsands Development Co's Pretax Margin % of % can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.83. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Pretax Margin % for a Metals & Mining company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Metals & Mining companies is 4.83, based on 843 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Pretax Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Pretax 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 Pretax Margin % mean?
A high Pretax Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Goldsands Development Co and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 4.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Goldsands Development Co's current Pretax Margin % is %. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Goldsands Development Co stock overvalued right now?
Goldsands Development Co (GSDC) has a current Pretax Margin % of %. The current Pretax Margin % is %. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Pretax Margin % calculated?
Pretax Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Goldsands Development Co (GSDC), the current Pretax Margin % is % as of Sep. 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.

Goldsands Development Co Business Description

Address Calle Juan Fanning 219, Miraflores, Lima, PER
Goldsands Development Co is a U.S. based company engages in the exploration and development of gold deposits in Peru.