MSGP (MedSmart Group) Gross Profit: $0.39 Mil (TTM As of Sep. 2014)

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What is MedSmart Group Gross Profit?

MedSmart Group MSGP Gross Profit is $0.39 Mil as of Sep. 2014.

MedSmart Group's gross profit for the three months ended in Sep. 2014 was $0.05 Mil. MedSmart Group's gross profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2014 was $0.39 Mil.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. MedSmart Group's gross profit for the three months ended in Sep. 2014 was $0.05 Mil. MedSmart Group's Revenue for the three months ended in Sep. 2014 was $0.11 Mil. Therefore, MedSmart Group's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2014 was 48.11%.

MedSmart Group had a gross margin of 48.11% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2014 => Durable competitive advantage

MedSmart Group  (OTCPK:MSGP) 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

MedSmart Group had a gross margin of 48.11% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2014 => Durable competitive advantage

MedSmart Group Gross Profit Related Terms

MedSmart Group Gross Profit Historical Data

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The historical data trend for MedSmart Group'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.

MedSmart Group Gross Profit Chart

MedSmart Group Annual Data
Trend Dec04 Dec05 Dec06 Dec07 Dec08 Dec09 Dec10 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13
Gross Profit
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MedSmart Group Quarterly Data
Dec09 Mar10 Jun10 Sep10 Dec10 Mar11 Jun11 Sep11 Dec11 Mar12 Jun12 Sep12 Dec12 Mar13 Jun13 Sep13 Dec13 Mar14 Jun14 Sep14
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MSGP vs BCYP, MBIOF, LOGX: Gross Profit Comparison

For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, MedSmart Group'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.

MedSmart Group Gross Profit vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry

For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, MedSmart Group's Gross Profit distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where MedSmart Group's Gross Profit falls into.


MedSmart Group Gross Profit Calculation

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

MedSmart Group'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
=0.542 - 0.274
=0.27

MedSmart Group's Gross Profit for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2014 is calculated as

Gross Profit (Q: Sep. 2014 )=Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold
=0.106 - 0.055
=0.05

Gross Profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2014 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $0.39 Mil.

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

MedSmart Group's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2014 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (Q: Sep. 2014 )=Gross Profit (Q: Sep. 2014 ) / Revenue (Q: Sep. 2014 )
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=0.05 / 0.106
=48.11 %

* 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 $0.39 Mil mean?
MedSmart Group (MSGP) has a Gross Profit of $0.39 Mil as of Sep. 2014. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on MedSmart Group and its competitors.
Is MedSmart Group's Gross Profit too high?
MedSmart Group's current Gross Profit is $0.39 Mil.
How does MedSmart Group's Gross Profit compare to BCYP and MBIOF?
MedSmart Group's Gross Profit of $0.39 Mil can be compared against companies in the Healthcare Providers & 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
A good Gross Profit depends on the Healthcare Providers & 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 MedSmart Group and its competitors. MedSmart Group's current Gross Profit is $0.39 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MedSmart Group stock overvalued right now?
MedSmart Group (MSGP) has a current Gross Profit of $0.39 Mil. The current Gross Profit is $0.39 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 MedSmart Group (MSGP), the current Gross Profit is $0.39 Mil as of Sep. 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.

MedSmart Group Business Description

Address 26 Broadway, Suite 934, New York, NY, USA, 10004
MedSmart Group Inc is a men wellness center. It is a professional network of medical centers specializing in Anti-Aging Treatments that improve the overall health and quality-of-life of male patients in a comfortable, casual and discreet setting.