SLW Silver Wheaton Corp
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NYSESector
Basic IndustriesIndustry
Precious MetalsMarket Cap.
7.723B
Varying Competitive Advantage over the past 10 years
SLW likely has a competitive advantage which prevents other companies from entering or competing in their industry.
However, there is a substantial variation in their Net Profit Margins from year-to-year, which indicates inconsistent performance.
Look at reasons for this inconsistency to determine the likelihood of future sustainability.
$33.14 of every $100 of Revenue have been pure profit, on average over the past 10 years.
$33.14 of every $100 of Revenue have been pure profit, on average over the past 10 years.
Figures in USD. Fiscal year ends in December
| 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | |
| Net Income | -121,021.00 | 55,019.00 | -151,723.00 | 25.29M | 85.22M | 91.86M | 17.25M | 117.92M | 290.09M | 550.03M |
| divided by | ||||||||||
| Revenue | 562,558.00 | 724,544.00 | - | 70.90M | 158.54M | 175.43M | 166.72M | 239.29M | 423.35M | 730.00M |
| Net Profit Margin | -21.51% | 7.59% | - | 35.67% | 53.75% | 52.36% | 10.35% | 49.28% | 68.52% | 75.35% |
Varying Pricing Power over the past 10 years
SLW has maintained substantial gross margins, suggesting that they have been able to set prices without consideration of the cost of goods sold.
However, there is a substantial variation in their Gross Profit Margins from year-to-year, which indicates inconsistent performance.
Look at reasons for this inconsistency to determine the likelihood of future sustainability.
$59.29 of every $100 worth of sales have been Gross Profit, on average over the past 10 years.
$59.29 of every $100 worth of sales have been Gross Profit, on average over the past 10 years.
Figures in USD. Fiscal year ends in December
| 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | |
| Gross Profit | 367,834.00 | 479,746.00 | - | 33.06M | 105.77M | 124.38M | 122.83M | 134.42M | 283.03M | 586.27M |
| divided by | ||||||||||
| Revenue | 562,558.00 | 724,544.00 | - | 70.90M | 158.54M | 175.43M | 166.72M | 239.29M | 423.35M | 730.00M |
| Gross Margin | 65.39% | 66.21% | - | 46.63% | 66.71% | 70.90% | 73.67% | 56.17% | 66.86% | 80.31% |
High Capital Intensity over the past 10 years
SLW spends large amounts of capital buying new equipment or investing in new facilities to stay competitive.
Over the long term, those costs may have to be fuelled by debt.
Look at the growth of Shareholders' Equity to see if this strategy is having a positive or negative impact.
277.68% of Profits are being spent on Capital Expenditures, like Property, Plant, & Equipment, required to run the business.
277.68% of Profits are being spent on Capital Expenditures, like Property, Plant, & Equipment, required to run the business.
Figures in USD. Fiscal year ends in December
| 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | |
| Capital Expenditure | - | 25,602.00 | - | - | - | - | 184.53M | 220.64M | 172.40M | 141.32M |
| divided by | ||||||||||
| Net Income | -121,021.00 | 55,019.00 | -151,723.00 | 25.29M | 85.22M | 91.86M | 17.25M | 117.92M | 290.09M | 550.03M |
| Capital Expenditure Ratio | - | 46.53% | - | - | - | - | 1,069.63% | 187.11% | 59.43% | 25.69% |