Gold and GemStone Mining (Gold and GemStone Mining) Gross Margin % : 0.00% (As of Oct. 2014)

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What is Gold and GemStone Mining Gross Margin %?

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Gold and GemStone Mining's Gross Profit for the three months ended in Oct. 2014 was $0.00 Mil. Gold and GemStone Mining's Revenue for the three months ended in Oct. 2014 was $0.00 Mil. Therefore, Gold and GemStone Mining's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Oct. 2014 was 0.00%. If there's no value for Cost of Goods Sold, then Gross Margin % is not calculated.

The historical rank and industry rank for Gold and GemStone Mining's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

GGSM's Gross Margin % is not ranked ^*
in the Transportation industry.
Industry Median: 20.14
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Gross Margin % only.

Gold and GemStone Mining had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in Oct. 2014 => No sustainable competitive advantage

The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Gold and GemStone Mining was 0.00% per year.

Gold and GemStone Mining Gross Margin % Historical Data

The historical data trend for Gold and GemStone Mining's Gross Margin % can be seen below:

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* 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.

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Gold and GemStone Mining Gross Margin % Chart

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Competitive Comparison of Gold and GemStone Mining's Gross Margin %

For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Gold and GemStone Mining's Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Margin % data, can be viewed below:

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Gold and GemStone Mining's Gross Margin % Distribution in the Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Gold and GemStone Mining's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

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Gold and GemStone Mining Gross Margin % Calculation

Gross Margin is the percentage of Gross Profit out of sales or Revenue. (Note that if there's no value for Cost of Goods Sold, then Gross Margin % is not calculated.)

Gold and GemStone Mining's Gross Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2012 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (A: Jan. 2012 )	=	Gross Profit (A: Jan. 2012 )	/	Revenue (A: Jan. 2012 )
	=	0	/	0
	=	(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold)	/	Revenue
	=	(0 - 0)	/	0
	=	N/A %

Gold and GemStone Mining's Gross Margin for the quarter that ended in Oct. 2014 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (Q: Oct. 2014 )	=	Gross Profit (Q: Oct. 2014 )	/	Revenue (Q: Oct. 2014 )
	=	0	/	0
	=	(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold)	/	Revenue
	=	(0 - 0)	/	0
	=	N/A %

A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.

Gold and GemStone Mining (OTCPK:GGSM) Gross Margin % Explanation

Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.

Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %

1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key

Gold and GemStone Mining had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in Oct. 2014 => No sustainable competitive advantage

Be Aware

If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.

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Gold and GemStone Mining (Gold and GemStone Mining) Business Description

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Address

Jln. Jend. S. Parman Kav. 22-24, Grand Slipi Tower, Jakarta, IDN, 11480

Website

https://www.ggsmglobal.com

Gold and GemStone Mining Inc is an exploration stage company. It is engaged in the acquisition, exploration, and development of gold and other silver properties. The company's mining claims include British Columbia Canada, Sinaloa, Mexico for gold and rare earth elements. Its project includes Chihuahua and Gringo Viejo project in Mexico. The company is also engaged in the charter boat business in the Mentawai Islands and Beyond.