TERS (Tersis Technologies) Gross Margin %: 39.69% (As of Sep. 2009)


What is Tersis Technologies Gross Margin %?

Tersis Technologies TERS +15.27% Gross Margin % is 39.69% as of Sep. 2009.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Tersis Technologies's Gross Profit for the three months ended in Sep. 2009 was $2.17 Mil. Tersis Technologies's Revenue for the three months ended in Sep. 2009 was $5.46 Mil. Therefore, Tersis Technologies's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2009 was 39.69%.


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


TERS's Gross Margin % is not ranked *
in the Business Services industry.
Industry Median: 34.5
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Gross Margin % only.

Tersis Technologies had a gross margin of 39.69% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2009 => Competition eroding margins

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


Tersis Technologies  (OTCPK:TERS) 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

Tersis Technologies had a gross margin of 39.69% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2009 => Competition eroding margins


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.


Tersis Technologies Gross Margin % Related Terms


Tersis Technologies Gross Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Tersis Technologies'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.

Tersis Technologies Gross Margin % Chart

Tersis Technologies Annual Data
Trend Dec03 Dec04 Dec05 Dec06 Dec07 Dec08
Gross Margin %
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Tersis Technologies Quarterly Data
Dec04 Mar05 Jun05 Sep05 Dec05 Mar06 Jun06 Sep06 Dec06 Mar07 Jun07 Sep07 Dec07 Mar08 Jun08 Sep08 Dec08 Mar09 Jun09 Sep09
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 0.00 0.00 47.22 49.02 39.69

TERS vs IVFZF, PPMT, ASAE: Gross Margin % Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Tersis Technologies'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.


Tersis Technologies Gross Margin % vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Tersis Technologies's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

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



Tersis Technologies Gross Margin % Calculation

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

Tersis Technologies's Gross Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2008 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (A: Dec. 2008 )=Gross Profit (A: Dec. 2008 ) / Revenue (A: Dec. 2008 )
=0 / 0
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(0 - 0) / 0
=N/A %

Tersis Technologies's Gross Margin for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2009 is calculated as


Gross Margin % (Q: Sep. 2009 )=Gross Profit (Q: Sep. 2009 ) / Revenue (Q: Sep. 2009 )
=2.2 / 5.463
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(5.463 - 3.295) / 5.463
=39.69 %

* 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 39.69% mean?
Tersis Technologies (TERS) has a Gross Margin % of 39.69% as of Sep. 2009. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Tersis Technologies and its competitors.
Is Tersis Technologies' Gross Margin % too high?
Tersis Technologies' current Gross Margin % is 39.69%. The Business Services industry median Gross Margin % is 34.50. Tersis Technologies' value of 39.69% is 15% above this industry median.
How does Tersis Technologies' Gross Margin % compare to IVFZF and PPMT?
Tersis Technologies' Gross Margin % of 39.69% can be compared against companies in the Business Services industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 34.50. Tersis Technologies' value of 39.69% is 15% above 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 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. Tersis Technologies's current Gross Margin % of 39.69% is 15% above 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 Tersis Technologies 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. Tersis Technologies's current Gross Margin % is 39.69%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tersis Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Tersis Technologies (TERS) has a current Gross Margin % of 39.69%. The current Gross Margin % is 39.69% and 15% above the Business Services industry median of 34.50. 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 Tersis Technologies (TERS), the current Gross Margin % is 39.69% as of Sep. 2009. 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.

Tersis Technologies Business Description

Address 27003 Hickory Hill Road, Suite 102, Brooksville, FL, USA, 34602
Tersis Technologies Inc is focused on investing in and acquiring businesses that provide different opportunities for growth & expansion via transformative, disruptive, and energy-efficient Carbon Reduction technologies. The company will provide financial expertise and access to the capital markets, as well as technological expertise and consulting services for projects.