40.40 - 41.05
29.80 - 47.18
2.12M / 3.66M (Avg.)
18.02 | 2.27
Profitability reveals how effectively the business turns revenues into profits. Higher and improving margins or returns on capital suggest a durable competitive advantage, supporting a stronger intrinsic valuation.
4.71%
ROE 75-90% of BTE's 6.22%. Bill Ackman would demand evidence of future operational improvements.
2.15%
ROA 75-90% of BTE's 2.65%. Bill Ackman would demand a clear plan to match competitor efficiency.
3.97%
ROCE above 1.5x BTE's 1.80%. David Dodd would check if sustainable process or technology advantages are in play.
47.43%
Gross margin 75-90% of BTE's 55.54%. Bill Ackman would ask if incremental improvements can close the gap.
26.75%
Operating margin above 1.5x BTE's 11.12%. David Dodd would verify if the firm’s operations are uniquely productive.
16.69%
Net margin 50-75% of BTE's 22.33%. Martin Whitman would question if fundamental disadvantages limit net earnings.