Company / Gross Margin
FRIEDMAN INDUSTRIES INC Gross Margin History
FY2012-FY2017 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Gross Margin
1.6%
FY2017
5-year range
-1.5% / 2.9%
FY2013-FY2017
Trend
+205.9%
vs FY2016
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What the data says
Gross Margin changed +206% YoY in FY2017, a notable deviation from the 4-year average annual change of +0%.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
1.6% in FY2017 with a 5-year CAGR of -1.3%.
Declined from 2.0% to 1.6% over the past 2 years.
Gross Margin over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- -0.2pp
- 5-Year Change
- -1.3pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2017, gross margin increased 205.9% year-over-year.
- Peak gross margin was recorded in FY2012.
- Lowest gross margin in the period was in FY2016.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Low Piotroski F-Score: 2/9 (multiple financial health concerns)
- Altman Z-Score 3.68 (safe zone, above 2.9 threshold)
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Gross MarginValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2017 | 1.6% | +205.9% |
| FY2016 | -1.5% | -177.3% |
| FY2015 | 2.0% | +10.6% |
| FY2014 | 1.8% | -37.8% |
| FY2012 | 2.9% | - |
| FY2011 | - | - |
As of FY2017 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 24, 2026