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HighCom Global Security's gross profit for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2018 was $0.98 Mil. HighCom Global Security's gross profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2018 was $3.02 Mil.
HighCom Global Security had a gross margin of 38.32% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2018 => Competition eroding margins
HighCom Global Security (OTCPK:HCGS) 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
HighCom Global Security had a gross margin of 38.32% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2018 => Competition eroding margins
HighCom Global Security Gross Profit Related Terms
HighCom Global Security Gross Profit Historical Data
* 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.
For the Security & Protection Services subindustry, HighCom Global Security'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.
HighCom Global Security Gross Profit vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, HighCom Global Security's Gross Profit distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where HighCom Global Security's Gross Profit falls into.
Gross Profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2018 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $3.02 Mil.
Gross Profit is the numerator in the calculation of Gross Margin.
* 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.
HighCom Global Security (HCGS) has a Gross Profit of $3.02 Mil as of Dec. 2018. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on HighCom Global Security and its competitors.
Is HighCom Global Security's Gross Profit too high?
HighCom Global Security's current Gross Profit is $3.02 Mil.
How does HighCom Global Security's Gross Profit compare to DTII and UUU?
HighCom Global Security's Gross Profit of $3.02 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 HighCom Global Security and its competitors. HighCom Global Security's current Gross Profit is $3.02 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HighCom Global Security stock overvalued right now?
HighCom Global Security (HCGS) has a current Gross Profit of $3.02 Mil. The current Gross Profit is $3.02 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 HighCom Global Security (HCGS), the current Gross Profit is $3.02 Mil as of Dec. 2018. 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.
HighCom Global Security Inc is a provider of equipment and services for the security and defense industries. It acquires, manages and builds businesses which provide specialized, mission-critical solutions that address the needs of its customers. The company's businesses continuously develops solutions that enable customers to achieve their objectives. Its HighCom Armor division provides high performance and affordable body armor, personal protective equipment, and armor systems and related accessories, while its BlastGard division has patented BlastWrap technology that acts as a virtual tent to effectively mitigate blast effects and suppress post-blast fires.
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