ASFX (American Scientific Resources) Gross Margin %: 24.09% (As of Sep. 2011)


What is American Scientific Resources Gross Margin %?

American Scientific Resources ASFX -96.67% Gross Margin % is 24.09% as of Sep. 2011.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. American Scientific Resources's Gross Profit for the three months ended in Sep. 2011 was $0.11 Mil. American Scientific Resources's Revenue for the three months ended in Sep. 2011 was $0.44 Mil. Therefore, American Scientific Resources's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2011 was 24.09%.


The historical rank and industry rank for American Scientific Resources's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:


ASFX's Gross Margin % is not ranked *
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry.
Industry Median: 52.07
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Gross Margin % only.

American Scientific Resources had a gross margin of 24.09% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2011 => Competition eroding margins

The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for American Scientific Resources was 0.00% per year.

American Scientific Resources  (OTCPK:ASFX) 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

American Scientific Resources had a gross margin of 24.09% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2011 => Competition eroding margins

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.

American Scientific Resources Gross Margin % Related Terms

American Scientific Resources Gross Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for American Scientific Resources's Gross Margin % can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* 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.

American Scientific Resources Gross Margin % Chart

American Scientific Resources Annual Data
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American Scientific Resources Quarterly Data
Sep10 Sep11
Gross Margin % 1.50 24.09

ASFX vs GNID, QTXB, ASNB: Gross Margin % Comparison

For the Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, American Scientific Resources's Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Margin % data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.

American Scientific Resources Gross Margin % vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry

For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, American Scientific Resources's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where American Scientific Resources's Gross Margin % falls into.


American Scientific Resources Gross Margin % Calculation

Gross Margin is the percentage of Gross Profit out of sales or Revenue.

American Scientific Resources's Gross Margin for the fiscal year that ended in . 20 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (A: . 20 )=Gross Profit (A: . 20 ) / Revenue (A: . 20 )
=0 /
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=( - ) /
=N/A %

American Scientific Resources's Gross Margin for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2011 is calculated as


Gross Margin % (Q: Sep. 2011 )=Gross Profit (Q: Sep. 2011 ) / Revenue (Q: Sep. 2011 )
=0.1 / 0.44
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(0.44 - 0.334) / 0.44
=24.09 %

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* 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.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Gross Margin % →
What does a Gross Margin % of 24.09% mean?
American Scientific Resources (ASFX) has a Gross Margin % of 24.09% as of Sep. 2011. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on American Scientific Resources and its competitors.
Is American Scientific Resources' Gross Margin % too high?
American Scientific Resources' current Gross Margin % is 24.09%. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Gross Margin % is 52.07. American Scientific Resources' value of 24.09% is 53.7% below this industry median.
How does American Scientific Resources' Gross Margin % compare to GNID and QTXB?
American Scientific Resources' Gross Margin % of 24.09% can be compared against companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 52.07. American Scientific Resources' value of 24.09% is 53.7% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Gross Margin % for a Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Gross Margin % among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 52.07, based on 805 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. American Scientific Resources's current Gross Margin % of 24.09% is 53.7% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on American Scientific Resources and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Gross Margin % is 52.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. American Scientific Resources's current Gross Margin % is 24.09%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is American Scientific Resources stock overvalued right now?
American Scientific Resources (ASFX) has a current Gross Margin % of 24.09%. The current Gross Margin % is 24.09% and 53.7% below the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 52.07. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For American Scientific Resources (ASFX), the current Gross Margin % is 24.09% as of Sep. 2011. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

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