LCDX (Caliber Imaging & Diagnostics) Gross Profit: $0.49 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2014)

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What is Caliber Imaging & Diagnostics Gross Profit?

Caliber Imaging & Diagnostics LCDX Gross Profit is $0.49 Mil as of Mar. 2014.

Caliber Imaging & Diagnostics's gross profit for the three months ended in Mar. 2014 was $0.14 Mil. Caliber Imaging & Diagnostics's gross profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2014 was $0.49 Mil.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Caliber Imaging & Diagnostics's gross profit for the three months ended in Mar. 2014 was $0.14 Mil. Caliber Imaging & Diagnostics's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2014 was $0.86 Mil. Therefore, Caliber Imaging & Diagnostics's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2014 was 16.55%.

Caliber Imaging & Diagnostics had a gross margin of 16.55% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2014 => No sustainable competitive advantage


Caliber Imaging & Diagnostics  (OTCPK:LCDX) 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

Caliber Imaging & Diagnostics had a gross margin of 16.55% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2014 => No sustainable competitive advantage


Caliber Imaging & Diagnostics Gross Profit Related Terms


Caliber Imaging & Diagnostics Gross Profit Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Caliber Imaging & Diagnostics'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.

Caliber Imaging & Diagnostics Gross Profit Chart

Caliber Imaging & Diagnostics Annual Data
Trend Dec09 Dec10 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13
Gross Profit
1.24 1.48 1.69 0.03 0.65

Caliber Imaging & Diagnostics Quarterly Data
Dec09 Mar10 Jun10 Sep10 Dec10 Mar11 Jun11 Sep11 Dec11 Mar12 Jun12 Sep12 Dec12 Mar13 Jun13 Sep13 Dec13 Mar14
Gross Profit Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.31 -0.07 0.10 0.32 0.14

LCDX vs VICA, CRVW, RSLS: Gross Profit Comparison

For the Medical Devices subindustry, Caliber Imaging & Diagnostics'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.


Caliber Imaging & Diagnostics Gross Profit vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry

For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Caliber Imaging & Diagnostics's Gross Profit distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Caliber Imaging & Diagnostics's Gross Profit falls into.



Caliber Imaging & Diagnostics Gross Profit Calculation

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

Caliber Imaging & Diagnostics's Gross Profit for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2013 is calculated as

Gross Profit (A: Dec. 2013 )=Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold
=3.341 - 2.687
=0.65

Caliber Imaging & Diagnostics's Gross Profit for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2014 is calculated as

Gross Profit (Q: Mar. 2014 )=Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold
=0.858 - 0.716
=0.14

Gross Profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2014 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.

Caliber Imaging & Diagnostics's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2014 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (Q: Mar. 2014 )=Gross Profit (Q: Mar. 2014 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2014 )
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=0.14 / 0.858
=16.55 %

* 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?
Caliber Imaging & Diagnostics (LCDX) has a Gross Profit of $0.49 Mil as of Mar. 2014. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Caliber Imaging & Diagnostics and its competitors.
Is Caliber Imaging & Diagnostics' Gross Profit too high?
Caliber Imaging & Diagnostics' current Gross Profit is $0.49 Mil.
How does Caliber Imaging & Diagnostics' Gross Profit compare to VICA and CRVW?
Caliber Imaging & Diagnostics' Gross Profit of $0.49 Mil can be compared against companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
A good Gross Profit depends on the Medical Devices & Instruments 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 Caliber Imaging & Diagnostics and its competitors. Caliber Imaging & Diagnostics'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 Caliber Imaging & Diagnostics stock overvalued right now?
Caliber Imaging & Diagnostics (LCDX) 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 Caliber Imaging & Diagnostics (LCDX), the current Gross Profit is $0.49 Mil as of Mar. 2014. 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.

Caliber Imaging & Diagnostics Business Description

Address 50 Methodist Hill Drive, Suite 1000, Rochester, NY, USA, 14623
Caliber Imaging & Diagnostics Inc is a medical device company engaged in developing, manufacturing, marketing & selling point-of-care cellular imaging systems to diagnose skin cancer. It offers clinical imaging and research imaging solutions that shows tissue at the cellular level. Its products portfolio includes; VivaScope; VivaScope 3000, 1500 & 2500; and VivaNet and VivaScan.