Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. HD View 360's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Sep. 2017 was $-0.02 Mil. HD View 360's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Sep. 2017 was $0.13 Mil. Therefore, HD View 360's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2017 was -12.78%.
The historical rank and industry rank for HD View 360's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HDVW's Gross Margin % is not ranked *
in the Business Services industry.
Industry Median: 34.5 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Gross Margin % only.
HD View 360 had a gross margin of -12.78% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2017 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for HD View 360 was 0.00% per year.
HD View 360 (OTCPK:HDVW) 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
HD View 360 had a gross margin of -12.78% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2017 => No sustainable 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.
HD View 360 Gross Margin % Related Terms
HD View 360 Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for HD View 360'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.
HDVW vs MGNT, UUU, CSAX: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Security & Protection Services subindustry, HD View 360'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.
HD View 360 Gross Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, HD View 360's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where HD View 360'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.
HD View 360 (HDVW) has a Gross Margin % of -12.78% as of Sep. 2017. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on HD View 360 and its competitors.
Is HD View 360's Gross Margin % too high?
HD View 360's current Gross Margin % is -12.78%.
How does HD View 360's Gross Margin % compare to MGNT and UUU?
HD View 360's Gross Margin % of -12.78% can be compared against companies in the Business Services industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 34.50. 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 Business Services company?
The median Gross Margin % among Business Services companies is 34.50, based on 1,007 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. 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 HD View 360 and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Gross Margin % is 34.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HD View 360's current Gross Margin % is -12.78%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HD View 360 stock overvalued right now?
HD View 360 (HDVW) has a current Gross Margin % of -12.78%. The current Gross Margin % is -12.78%. 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 HD View 360 (HDVW), the current Gross Margin % is -12.78% as of Sep. 2017. 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.
HD View 360 Inc is engaged in providing security surveillance products and systems to commercial users. The company designs and installs closed-circuit television systems, using Analog, Internet Protocol and Serial Digital Interface technology. It also distributes network video recorders, HD cameras and accessories.
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