During the October 2006 quarter Wal-Mart posted a gross margin of 23.7%, its highest in four years.
"By utilizing the derivative action, CalSTRS is seeking to remedy the damages sustained by Wal-Mart as a result of alleged gross misconduct by Wal-Mart's executive officers and directors, " CalSTRS Chief Executive Officer Jack Ehnes said in a statement.
Apply this immediately to Amazon, Wal-Mart and all online sellers whose gross sales exceed one million dollars a year.
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To measure the "Wal-Mart effect" on profits across different industries, Forbes analyzed information compiled by Revere to compare the percentage of sales that various firms generated through Wal-Mart in fiscal 2006 to the gross margins those firms produced during the same period.
To measure the "Wal-Mart effect" on profits across different industries, Forbes analyzed information compiled by Revere to compare the percentage of sales that various firms generated through Wal-Mart in fiscal 2006 to the gross margins those firms produced during the same period, as compiled by FactSet .
On balance, firms that derive less than 10% of its sales through Wal-Mart averaged 39.1% in gross margin, or the percentage of profit realized before items like fixed costs and interest expense are considered.
Sustained pressure on gross profit margins as Wal-Mart invests in price globally to ignite sales.
In midwestern states where Wal-Mart has opened its own filling stations, the gross margin on gas has dropped from 13 cents a gallon to 9 cents a gallon.
We expect CapEx as Percent of Gross Profits to slightly increase as Wal-Mart focuses on international expansion by increasing its retail square footage.
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Since Akzo would be able to supply Wal-Mart from its existing manufacturing capacity, Barker estimates that the gross margin on Akzo's budget brand decorative paint would be an impressive 30%.
There could be a downside of 7% to 8% to our stock price estimate for Wal-Mart if capital spending were to stay at around 13% of gross profits through the end of our forecast period.
In all, only 25 of 333 companies managed to beat its sector gross margin average while generating at least 10% of their revenue through Wal-Mart.
Wal-Mart's revenue growth line is so strong, the company is thinking of lowering prices further rather than increase gross margins.
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