Nauka-Telecom PJSC (MIC:NSVZ) Gross Margin %: 11.69% (As of Mar. 2013)


What is Nauka-Telecom PJSC Gross Margin %?

Nauka-Telecom PJSC MIC:NSVZ -1.18% Gross Margin % is 11.69% as of Mar. 2013.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Nauka-Telecom PJSC's Gross Profit for the three months ended in Mar. 2013 was ₽25.0 Mil. Nauka-Telecom PJSC's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2013 was ₽214.2 Mil. Therefore, Nauka-Telecom PJSC's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2013 was 11.69%.


The historical rank and industry rank for Nauka-Telecom PJSC's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:


MIC:NSVZ's Gross Margin % is not ranked *
in the Telecommunication Services industry.
Industry Median: 51.51
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Gross Margin % only.

Nauka-Telecom PJSC had a gross margin of 11.69% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2013 => No sustainable competitive advantage

The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Nauka-Telecom PJSC was 0.00% per year.


Nauka-Telecom PJSC  (MIC:NSVZ) 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

Nauka-Telecom PJSC had a gross margin of 11.69% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2013 => 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.


Nauka-Telecom PJSC Gross Margin % Related Terms


Nauka-Telecom PJSC Gross Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nauka-Telecom PJSC'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.

Nauka-Telecom PJSC Gross Margin % Chart

Nauka-Telecom PJSC Annual Data
Trend Dec08 Dec09 Dec10 Dec11 Dec12
Gross Margin %
6.53 7.68 7.87 11.78 13.44

Nauka-Telecom PJSC Quarterly Data
Dec08 Dec09 Dec10 Dec11 Mar12 Sep12 Dec12 Mar13
Gross Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial 15.24 19.98 0.00 12.78 11.69

MIC:NSVZ vs TWER, FULO: Gross Margin % Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Nauka-Telecom PJSC'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.


Nauka-Telecom PJSC Gross Margin % vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Nauka-Telecom PJSC's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Nauka-Telecom PJSC's Gross Margin % falls into.



Nauka-Telecom PJSC Gross Margin % Calculation

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

Nauka-Telecom PJSC's Gross Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2012 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (A: Dec. 2012 )=Gross Profit (A: Dec. 2012 ) / Revenue (A: Dec. 2012 )
=116.4 / 865.981
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(865.981 - 749.579) / 865.981
=13.44 %

Nauka-Telecom PJSC's Gross Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2013 is calculated as


Gross Margin % (Q: Mar. 2013 )=Gross Profit (Q: Mar. 2013 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2013 )
=25 / 214.198
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(214.198 - 189.156) / 214.198
=11.69 %

* 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 11.69% mean?
Nauka-Telecom PJSC (MIC:NSVZ) has a Gross Margin % of 11.69% as of Mar. 2013. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Nauka-Telecom PJSC and its competitors.
Is Nauka-Telecom PJSC's Gross Margin % too high?
Nauka-Telecom PJSC's current Gross Margin % is 11.69%. The Telecommunication Services industry median Gross Margin % is 51.51. Nauka-Telecom PJSC's value of 11.69% is 77.3% below this industry median.
How does Nauka-Telecom PJSC's Gross Margin % compare to TWER and FULO?
Nauka-Telecom PJSC's Gross Margin % of 11.69% can be compared against companies in the Telecommunication Services industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 51.51. Nauka-Telecom PJSC's value of 11.69% is 77.3% 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median Gross Margin % among Telecommunication Services companies is 51.51, based on 342 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. Nauka-Telecom PJSC's current Gross Margin % of 11.69% is 77.3% 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 Nauka-Telecom PJSC and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Gross Margin % is 51.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nauka-Telecom PJSC's current Gross Margin % is 11.69%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nauka-Telecom PJSC stock overvalued right now?
Nauka-Telecom PJSC (MIC:NSVZ) has a current Gross Margin % of 11.69%. The current Gross Margin % is 11.69% and 77.3% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 51.51. 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 Nauka-Telecom PJSC (MIC:NSVZ), the current Gross Margin % is 11.69% as of Mar. 2013. 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.

Nauka-Telecom PJSC Business Description

Address 38A, Building 15, 2nd Khutorskaya Street, Moscow, RUS, 127287
Nauka-Telecom PJSC is engaged in the business of providing a wide range of modern telecommunication services. The company offers solutions for the construction and maintenance of telecommunications and IT networks. Additional services provided are internet services, Wi-fi services, television, cloud services, call tracking services, among others.