MSPC (Metrospaces) Gross Margin %: -28.57% (As of Mar. 2016)


What is Metrospaces Gross Margin %?

Metrospaces MSPC -99.00% Gross Margin % is -28.57% as of Mar. 2016.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Metrospaces's Gross Profit for the three months ended in Mar. 2016 was $-0.00 Mil. Metrospaces's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2016 was $0.01 Mil. Therefore, Metrospaces's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2016 was -28.57%.


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


MSPC's Gross Margin % is not ranked *
in the Real Estate industry.
Industry Median: 36.96
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Gross Margin % only.

Metrospaces had a gross margin of -28.57% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2016 => No sustainable competitive advantage

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

Metrospaces  (OTCPK:MSPC) 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

Metrospaces had a gross margin of -28.57% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2016 => 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.

Metrospaces Gross Margin % Related Terms

Metrospaces Gross Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Metrospaces'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.

Metrospaces Gross Margin % Chart

Metrospaces Annual Data
Trend Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Dec15
Gross Margin %
0.00 0.00 0.00 44.39

Metrospaces Quarterly Data
Sep12 Dec12 Mar13 Jun13 Sep13 Dec13 Mar14 Jun14 Sep14 Dec14 Mar15 Jun15 Sep15 Dec15 Mar16
Gross Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 93.90 -41.79 131.31 0.00 -28.57

MSPC vs CVGEF, SKY, NOBH: Gross Margin % Comparison

For the Real Estate Services subindustry, Metrospaces'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.

Metrospaces Gross Margin % vs Real Estate Industry

For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Metrospaces's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Metrospaces's Gross Margin % falls into.


Metrospaces Gross Margin % Calculation

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

Metrospaces's Gross Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2015 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (A: Dec. 2015 )=Gross Profit (A: Dec. 2015 ) / Revenue (A: Dec. 2015 )
=0.1 / 0.214
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(0.214 - 0.119) / 0.214
=44.39 %

Metrospaces's Gross Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2016 is calculated as


Gross Margin % (Q: Mar. 2016 )=Gross Profit (Q: Mar. 2016 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2016 )
=-0 / 0.007
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(0.007 - 0.009) / 0.007
=-28.57 %

* 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 -28.57% mean?
Metrospaces (MSPC) has a Gross Margin % of -28.57% as of Mar. 2016. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Metrospaces and its competitors.
Is Metrospaces' Gross Margin % too high?
Metrospaces' current Gross Margin % is -28.57%.
How does Metrospaces' Gross Margin % compare to CVGEF and SKY?
Metrospaces' Gross Margin % of -28.57% can be compared against companies in the Real Estate industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.96. 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 Real Estate company?
The median Gross Margin % among Real Estate companies is 36.96, based on 1,644 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 Metrospaces and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Gross Margin % is 36.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Metrospaces's current Gross Margin % is -28.57%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Metrospaces stock overvalued right now?
Metrospaces (MSPC) has a current Gross Margin % of -28.57%. The current Gross Margin % is -28.57%. 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 Metrospaces (MSPC), the current Gross Margin % is -28.57% as of Mar. 2016. 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.

Metrospaces Business Description

Address 6 St. Johns Lane, New York, NY, USA, 10013
Metrospaces Inc is a Prop-tech company focusing on increasing efficiencies in the real estate and real estate market by applying cutting-edge IT solutions.