ATCV (ATC Venture Group) Gross Profit: $-0.49 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2012)

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What is ATC Venture Group Gross Profit?

ATC Venture Group ATCV -99.00% Gross Profit is $-0.49 Mil as of Mar. 2012.

ATC Venture Group's gross profit for the three months ended in Mar. 2012 was $0.15 Mil. ATC Venture Group's gross profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2012 was $-0.49 Mil.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. ATC Venture Group's gross profit for the three months ended in Mar. 2012 was $0.15 Mil. ATC Venture Group's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2012 was $1.96 Mil. Therefore, ATC Venture Group's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2012 was 7.57%.

ATC Venture Group had a gross margin of 7.57% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2012 => No sustainable competitive advantage


ATC Venture Group  (OTCPK:ATCV) Gross Profit 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

ATC Venture Group had a gross margin of 7.57% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2012 => No sustainable competitive advantage


ATC Venture Group Gross Profit Related Terms


ATC Venture Group Gross Profit Historical Data

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The historical data trend for ATC Venture Group's Gross Profit 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.

ATC Venture Group Gross Profit Chart

ATC Venture Group Annual Data
Trend Sep02 Sep03 Sep04 Sep05 Sep06 Sep07 Sep08 Sep09 Sep10 Sep11
Gross Profit
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ATC Venture Group Quarterly Data
Jun07 Sep07 Dec07 Mar08 Jun08 Sep08 Dec08 Mar09 Jun09 Sep09 Dec09 Mar10 Jun10 Sep10 Dec10 Mar11 Jun11 Sep11 Dec11 Mar12
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ATCV vs FLES, OMTK, PFTI: Gross Profit Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, ATC Venture Group's Gross Profit, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Profit 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.


ATC Venture Group Gross Profit vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, ATC Venture Group's Gross Profit distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where ATC Venture Group's Gross Profit falls into.



ATC Venture Group Gross Profit Calculation

Gross Profit is the different between the sale prices and the cost of buying or producing the goods.

ATC Venture Group's Gross Profit for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2011 is calculated as

Gross Profit (A: Sep. 2011 )=Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold
=2.211 - 2.322
=-0.11

ATC Venture Group's Gross Profit for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2012 is calculated as

Gross Profit (Q: Mar. 2012 )=Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold
=1.956 - 1.808
=0.15

Gross Profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2012 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-0.49 Mil.

Gross Profit is the numerator in the calculation of Gross Margin.

ATC Venture Group's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2012 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (Q: Mar. 2012 )=Gross Profit (Q: Mar. 2012 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2012 )
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=0.15 / 1.956
=7.57 %

* 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 Profit →
What does a Gross Profit of $-0.49 Mil mean?
ATC Venture Group (ATCV) has a Gross Profit of $-0.49 Mil as of Mar. 2012. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on ATC Venture Group and its competitors.
Is ATC Venture Group's Gross Profit too high?
ATC Venture Group's current Gross Profit is $-0.49 Mil.
How does ATC Venture Group's Gross Profit compare to FLES and OMTK?
ATC Venture Group's Gross Profit of $-0.49 Mil can be compared against companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Gross Profit for a Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Gross Profit depends on the Vehicles & Parts industry context. However, Gross Profit 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 Profit mean?
A high Gross Profit can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on ATC Venture Group and its competitors. ATC Venture Group's current Gross Profit is $-0.49 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ATC Venture Group stock overvalued right now?
ATC Venture Group (ATCV) has a current Gross Profit of $-0.49 Mil. The current Gross Profit is $-0.49 Mil. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Profit calculated?
Gross Profit is calculated from a company's financial statements. For ATC Venture Group (ATCV), the current Gross Profit is $-0.49 Mil as of Mar. 2012. 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.

ATC Venture Group Business Description

Address 5929 Baker Road, Siute 400, Minne, MN, USA, 55345
ATC Venture Group Inc has one distinct operating segment, Simonsen Iron Works Inc., which is engaged in the design, manufacture and assembly of an array of parts for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and other customers.