The historical rank and industry rank for Viper Networks's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
VPER's Gross Margin % is not ranked *
in the Telecommunication Services industry.
Industry Median: 51.415 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Gross Margin % only.
Viper Networks had a gross margin of 10.76% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2006 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Viper Networks 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
Viper Networks had a gross margin of 10.76% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2006 => 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.
Viper Networks Gross Margin % Related Terms
Viper Networks Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Viper Networks'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.
VPER vs MFCO, ELED, AGNU: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Viper Networks'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.
Viper Networks Gross Margin % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Viper Networks's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Viper Networks'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.
Viper Networks (VPER) has a Gross Margin % of 10.76% as of Sep. 2006. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Viper Networks and its competitors.
Is Viper Networks' Gross Margin % too high?
Viper Networks' current Gross Margin % is 10.76%. The Telecommunication Services industry median Gross Margin % is 51.42. Viper Networks' value of 10.76% is 79.1% below this industry median.
How does Viper Networks' Gross Margin % compare to MFCO and ELED?
Viper Networks' Gross Margin % of 10.76% can be compared against companies in the Telecommunication Services industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 51.42. Viper Networks' value of 10.76% is 79.1% 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 51.42, based on 344 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. Viper Networks's current Gross Margin % of 10.76% is 79.1% 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 Viper Networks and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Gross Margin % is 51.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Viper Networks's current Gross Margin % is 10.76%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Viper Networks stock overvalued right now?
Viper Networks (VPER) has a current Gross Margin % of 10.76%. The current Gross Margin % is 10.76% and 79.1% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 51.42. 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 Viper Networks (VPER), the current Gross Margin % is 10.76% as of Sep. 2006. 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.
Viper Networks Inc, along with its subsidiaries, operates in the energy and telecommunications sectors. The group services five market segments: Over-the-Top (OTT) services, fixed wireless access services, mobility, smart city technology, and renewable energy generation in a single platform that can be deployed in challenging markets globally. The OTT services offered by the group include wholesale voice, wholesale messaging, wholesale roaming, and hosting technology. Additionally, it offers fixed wireless services in certain markets in the United States, mobility services, smart city services, and is also involved in renewable energy generation.
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