LMSC (Live Microsystems) Gross Profit: $0.00 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2015)

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What is Live Microsystems Gross Profit?

Live Microsystems LMSC Gross Profit is $0.00 Mil as of Mar. 2015.

Live Microsystems's gross profit for the three months ended in Mar. 2015 was $0.00 Mil. Live Microsystems's gross profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2015 was $0.00 Mil.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Live Microsystems's gross profit for the three months ended in Mar. 2015 was $0.00 Mil. Live Microsystems's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2015 was $0.00 Mil. Therefore, Live Microsystems's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2015 was N/A%.

Live Microsystems had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2015 => No sustainable competitive advantage


Live Microsystems  (OTCPK:LMSC) 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

Live Microsystems had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2015 => No sustainable competitive advantage


Live Microsystems Gross Profit Related Terms


Live Microsystems Gross Profit Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Live Microsystems'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.

Live Microsystems Gross Profit Chart

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Live Microsystems Quarterly Data
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LMSC vs MFCO, DGDM, AWSM: Gross Profit Comparison

For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Live Microsystems'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.


Live Microsystems Gross Profit vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Live Microsystems's Gross Profit distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Live Microsystems's Gross Profit falls into.



Live Microsystems Gross Profit Calculation

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

Live Microsystems'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
=0 - 0
=0.00

Live Microsystems's Gross Profit for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2015 is calculated as

Gross Profit (Q: Mar. 2015 )=Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold
=0 - 0
=0.00

Gross Profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2015 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $0.00 Mil.

Gross Profit is the numerator in the calculation of Gross Margin. (Note that if there's no value for Cost of Goods Sold, then Gross Margin % is not calculated.)

Live Microsystems's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2015 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (Q: Mar. 2015 )=Gross Profit (Q: Mar. 2015 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2015 )
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=0.00 / 0
=N/A %

* 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 $0.00 Mil mean?
Live Microsystems (LMSC) has a Gross Profit of $0.00 Mil as of Mar. 2015. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Live Microsystems and its competitors.
Is Live Microsystems' Gross Profit too high?
Live Microsystems' current Gross Profit is $0.00 Mil.
How does Live Microsystems' Gross Profit compare to MFCO and DGDM?
Live Microsystems' Gross Profit of $0.00 Mil can be compared against companies in the Hardware 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 Hardware company?
A good Gross Profit depends on the Hardware 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 Live Microsystems and its competitors. Live Microsystems's current Gross Profit is $0.00 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Live Microsystems stock overvalued right now?
Live Microsystems (LMSC) has a current Gross Profit of $0.00 Mil. The current Gross Profit is $0.00 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 Live Microsystems (LMSC), the current Gross Profit is $0.00 Mil as of Mar. 2015. 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.

Live Microsystems Business Description

Address 1 Broadway, 14th Floor, Cambridge, MA, USA, 02142
Live Microsystems Inc is a United States-based mobile internet powerhouses for network operators, consumer device manufacturers, brands and media companies entering the mobile market.