FRPC (First Republic of America) Gross Profit: $11.07 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2004)

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What is First Republic of America Gross Profit?

First Republic of America FRPC Gross Profit is $11.07 Mil as of Mar. 2004.

First Republic of America's gross profit for the three months ended in Mar. 2004 was $3.59 Mil. First Republic of America's gross profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2004 was $11.07 Mil.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. First Republic of America's gross profit for the three months ended in Mar. 2004 was $3.59 Mil. First Republic of America's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2004 was $11.85 Mil. Therefore, First Republic of America's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2004 was 30.27%.

First Republic of America had a gross margin of 30.27% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2004 => Competition eroding margins

First Republic of America  (OTCPK:FRPC) 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

First Republic of America had a gross margin of 30.27% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2004 => Competition eroding margins

First Republic of America Gross Profit Related Terms

First Republic of America Gross Profit Historical Data

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The historical data trend for First Republic of America'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.

First Republic of America Gross Profit Chart

First Republic of America Annual Data
Trend Jun01 Jun02 Jun03
Gross Profit
10.32 10.53 9.58

First Republic of America Quarterly Data
Jun01 Sep01 Dec01 Mar02 Jun02 Sep02 Dec02 Mar03 Jun03 Sep03 Dec03 Mar04
Gross Profit Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.24 0.70 3.46 3.32 3.59

First Republic of America Gross Profit Competitor Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, First Republic of America'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.

First Republic of America Gross Profit vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, First Republic of America's Gross Profit distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where First Republic of America's Gross Profit falls into.


First Republic of America Gross Profit Calculation

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

First Republic of America's Gross Profit for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2003 is calculated as

Gross Profit (A: Jun. 2003 )=Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold
=51.187 - 41.609
=9.58

First Republic of America's Gross Profit for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2004 is calculated as

Gross Profit (Q: Mar. 2004 )=Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold
=11.849 - 8.262
=3.59

Gross Profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2004 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $11.07 Mil.

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

First Republic of America's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2004 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (Q: Mar. 2004 )=Gross Profit (Q: Mar. 2004 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2004 )
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=3.59 / 11.849
=30.27 %

* 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 $11.07 Mil mean?
First Republic of America (FRPC) has a Gross Profit of $11.07 Mil as of Mar. 2004. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on First Republic of America and its competitors.
Is First Republic of America's Gross Profit too high?
First Republic of America's current Gross Profit is $11.07 Mil.
How does First Republic of America's Gross Profit compare to competitors?
First Republic of America's Gross Profit of $11.07 Mil can be compared against companies in the Business Services 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 Business Services company?
A good Gross Profit depends on the Business Services 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 First Republic of America and its competitors. First Republic of America's current Gross Profit is $11.07 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is First Republic of America stock overvalued right now?
First Republic of America (FRPC) has a current Gross Profit of $11.07 Mil. The current Gross Profit is $11.07 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 First Republic of America (FRPC), the current Gross Profit is $11.07 Mil as of Mar. 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.