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IPE Universal's gross profit for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2012 was $4.63 Mil. IPE Universal's gross profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2012 was $4.63 Mil.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. IPE Universal's gross profit for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2012 was $4.63 Mil. IPE Universal's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2012 was $15.40 Mil. Therefore, IPE Universal's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2012 was 30.06%.
IPE Universal had a gross margin of 30.06% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2012 => Competition eroding margins
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
IPE Universal had a gross margin of 30.06% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2012 => Competition eroding margins
IPE Universal Gross Profit Related Terms
IPE Universal Gross Profit Historical Data
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The historical data trend for IPE Universal'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.
IPE Universal Gross Profit Chart
IPE Universal Annual Data
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IPE Universal Semi-Annual Data
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IPEU vs SPNS, SPT, PD: Gross Profit Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, IPE Universal'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.
IPE Universal Gross Profit vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, IPE Universal's Gross Profit distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where IPE Universal's Gross Profit falls into.
For stock reported annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Gross Profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2012 was $4.63 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.
IPE Universal (IPEU) has a Gross Profit of $4.63 Mil as of Jun. 2012. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on IPE Universal and its competitors.
Is IPE Universal's Gross Profit too high?
IPE Universal's current Gross Profit is $4.63 Mil. Overall, IPE Universal has a GF Score™ of 30/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does IPE Universal's Gross Profit compare to SPNS and SPT?
IPE Universal's Gross Profit of $4.63 Mil can be compared against companies in the Software 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 Software company?
A good Gross Profit depends on the Software 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 IPE Universal and its competitors. IPE Universal's current Gross Profit is $4.63 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is IPE Universal stock overvalued right now?
IPE Universal (IPEU) has a current Gross Profit of $4.63 Mil. The current Gross Profit is $4.63 Mil. IPE Universal's overall GF Score™ is 30/100. 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 IPE Universal (IPEU), the current Gross Profit is $4.63 Mil as of Jun. 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.
IPE Universal Inc is engaged in developing childhood education software systems. The company is engaged in high-tech business developing early childhood education software systems located in Taiwan and China. The company also provides education programs, products, services and technological products but also licenses IP services to businesses, NFTs, Crypto, Virtual Real Estate, Metaverse (Virtual World), and merchandise and many other products.
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