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The historical rank and industry rank for Fullnet Communications's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FULO's Gross Margin % is not ranked *
in the Telecommunication Services industry.
Industry Median: 51.87 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Gross Margin % only.
Fullnet Communications had a gross margin of 73.02% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Fullnet Communications was 0.00% per year.
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
Fullnet Communications had a gross margin of 73.02% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 => Durable competitive advantage
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.
Fullnet Communications Gross Margin % Related Terms
Fullnet Communications Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Fullnet Communications'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.
FULO vs DTGI, HMMR, SLDC: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Fullnet Communications'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.
Fullnet Communications Gross Margin % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Fullnet Communications's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Fullnet Communications's Gross Margin % falls into.
* 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.
Fullnet Communications (FULO) has a Gross Margin % of 73.02% as of Dec. 2023. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Fullnet Communications and its competitors.
Is Fullnet Communications' Gross Margin % too high?
Fullnet Communications' current Gross Margin % is 73.02%. The Telecommunication Services industry median Gross Margin % is 51.87. Fullnet Communications' value of 73.02% is 40.8% above this industry median. Overall, Fullnet Communications has a GF Score™ of 54/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fullnet Communications' Gross Margin % compare to DTGI and HMMR?
Fullnet Communications' Gross Margin % of 73.02% can be compared against companies in the Telecommunication Services industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 51.87. Fullnet Communications' value of 73.02% is 40.8% above 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median Gross Margin % among Telecommunication Services companies is 51.87, based on 341 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. Fullnet Communications's current Gross Margin % of 73.02% is 40.8% above 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 Fullnet Communications and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Gross Margin % is 51.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fullnet Communications's current Gross Margin % is 73.02%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fullnet Communications stock overvalued right now?
Fullnet Communications (FULO) has a current Gross Margin % of 73.02%. The current Gross Margin % is 73.02% and 40.8% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 51.87. Fullnet Communications' overall GF Score™ is 54/100. 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 Fullnet Communications (FULO), the current Gross Margin % is 73.02% as of Dec. 2023. 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.
Fullnet Communications Inc is an integrated communications provider. The company, through its subsidiaries, provides high-quality, reliable, and scalable Internet access, web hosting, local telephone service, equipment colocation, customized live help desk outsourcing services, mass notification services using text messages and automated telephone calls, as well as advance voice and data solutions. The company derives the majority of its revenue and its customers from three primary types of service: Mass notification services using text messages and automated telephone calls; Equipment colocation and related services; and customized live help desk outsourcing service.
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