SOSO (Storage Computer) Gross Margin %: -83.72% (As of Sep. 2004)


What is Storage Computer Gross Margin %?

Storage Computer SOSO -90.00% Gross Margin % is -83.72% as of Sep. 2004.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Storage Computer's Gross Profit for the three months ended in Sep. 2004 was $-0.07 Mil. Storage Computer's Revenue for the three months ended in Sep. 2004 was $0.09 Mil. Therefore, Storage Computer's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2004 was -83.72%.


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


SOSO's Gross Margin % is not ranked *
in the Hardware industry.
Industry Median: 24.53
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Gross Margin % only.

Storage Computer had a gross margin of -83.72% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2004 => No sustainable competitive advantage

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

Storage Computer  (OTCPK:SOSO) 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

Storage Computer had a gross margin of -83.72% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2004 => 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.

Storage Computer Gross Margin % Related Terms

Storage Computer Gross Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Storage Computer'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.

Storage Computer Gross Margin % Chart

Storage Computer Annual Data
Trend Dec94 Dec95 Dec96 Dec97 Dec98 Dec99 Dec00 Dec01 Dec02 Dec03
Gross Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 44.76 6.76 13.16 -45.12 -114.26

Storage Computer Quarterly Data
Dec99 Mar00 Jun00 Sep00 Dec00 Mar01 Jun01 Sep01 Dec01 Mar02 Jun02 Sep02 Dec02 Mar03 Jun03 Sep03 Dec03 Mar04 Jun04 Sep04
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 Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -89.30 -103.96 -130.77 -50.82 -83.72

SOSO vs CRDS, MSDI, GLA: Gross Margin % Comparison

For the Computer Hardware subindustry, Storage Computer'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.

Storage Computer Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Storage Computer's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

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


Storage Computer Gross Margin % Calculation

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

Storage Computer's Gross Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2003 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (A: Dec. 2003 )=Gross Profit (A: Dec. 2003 ) / Revenue (A: Dec. 2003 )
=-1.2 / 1.045
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(1.045 - 2.239) / 1.045
=-114.26 %

Storage Computer's Gross Margin for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2004 is calculated as


Gross Margin % (Q: Sep. 2004 )=Gross Profit (Q: Sep. 2004 ) / Revenue (Q: Sep. 2004 )
=-0.1 / 0.086
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(0.086 - 0.158) / 0.086
=-83.72 %

* 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 -83.72% mean?
Storage Computer (SOSO) has a Gross Margin % of -83.72% as of Sep. 2004. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Storage Computer and its competitors.
Is Storage Computer's Gross Margin % too high?
Storage Computer's current Gross Margin % is -83.72%.
How does Storage Computer's Gross Margin % compare to CRDS and MSDI?
Storage Computer's Gross Margin % of -83.72% can be compared against companies in the Hardware industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.53. 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 Hardware company?
The median Gross Margin % among Hardware companies is 24.53, based on 2,450 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 Storage Computer and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Storage Computer's current Gross Margin % is -83.72%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Storage Computer stock overvalued right now?
Storage Computer (SOSO) has a current Gross Margin % of -83.72%. The current Gross Margin % is -83.72%. 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 Storage Computer (SOSO), the current Gross Margin % is -83.72% as of Sep. 2004. 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.

Storage Computer Business Description

Address 11 Riverside Drive, Nashua, NH, USA, 03062-1373
Storage Computer Corp designs and manufactures disk-storage subsystems and solid-state disks for enterprise-wide computer storage systems.