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The historical rank and industry rank for PASSUR Aerospace's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
PSSR's Gross Margin % is not ranked *
in the Aerospace & Defense industry.
Industry Median: 26.77 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Gross Margin % only.
PASSUR Aerospace had a gross margin of 17.32% for the quarter that ended in Jul. 2022 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for PASSUR Aerospace 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
PASSUR Aerospace had a gross margin of 17.32% for the quarter that ended in Jul. 2022 => 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.
PASSUR Aerospace Gross Margin % Related Terms
PASSUR Aerospace Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for PASSUR Aerospace'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.
PSSR vs BANT, HWKE, RTX: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, PASSUR Aerospace'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.
PASSUR Aerospace Gross Margin % vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, PASSUR Aerospace's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PASSUR Aerospace'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.
PASSUR Aerospace (PSSR) has a Gross Margin % of 17.32% as of Jul. 2022. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on PASSUR Aerospace and its competitors.
Is PASSUR Aerospace's Gross Margin % too high?
PASSUR Aerospace's current Gross Margin % is 17.32%. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Gross Margin % is 26.77. PASSUR Aerospace's value of 17.32% is 35.3% below this industry median. Overall, PASSUR Aerospace has a GF Score™ of 12/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PASSUR Aerospace's Gross Margin % compare to BANT and HWKE?
PASSUR Aerospace's Gross Margin % of 17.32% can be compared against companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.77. PASSUR Aerospace's value of 17.32% is 35.3% 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 an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Gross Margin % among Aerospace & Defense companies is 26.77, based on 346 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. PASSUR Aerospace's current Gross Margin % of 17.32% is 35.3% 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 PASSUR Aerospace and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.77 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PASSUR Aerospace's current Gross Margin % is 17.32%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PASSUR Aerospace stock overvalued right now?
PASSUR Aerospace (PSSR) has a current Gross Margin % of 17.32%. The current Gross Margin % is 17.32% and 35.3% below the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 26.77. PASSUR Aerospace's overall GF Score™ is 12/100. 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 PASSUR Aerospace (PSSR), the current Gross Margin % is 17.32% as of Jul. 2022. 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.
PASSUR Aerospace Inc is engaged in digital operational excellence, providing predictive analytics and decision support technology for the aviation industry, to improve the operational performance and cash flow of airlines and the airports where they operate. The company's information solutions are used at five North American airlines; by airlines in Europe; by more than 60 airport customers (used at the top 30 North American airports); by more than 100 business aviation organizations; and by the US government.
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