PACC (Pacific CMA) Gross Profit: $21.7 Mil (TTM As of Sep. 2007)

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What is Pacific CMA Gross Profit?

Pacific CMA PACC Gross Profit is $21.7 Mil as of Sep. 2007.

Pacific CMA's gross profit for the three months ended in Sep. 2007 was $5.1 Mil. Pacific CMA's gross profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2007 was $21.7 Mil.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Pacific CMA's gross profit for the three months ended in Sep. 2007 was $5.1 Mil. Pacific CMA's Revenue for the three months ended in Sep. 2007 was $37.5 Mil. Therefore, Pacific CMA's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2007 was 13.69%.

Pacific CMA had a gross margin of 13.69% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2007 => No sustainable competitive advantage


Pacific CMA  (OTCPK:PACC) 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

Pacific CMA had a gross margin of 13.69% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2007 => No sustainable competitive advantage


Pacific CMA Gross Profit Related Terms


Pacific CMA Gross Profit Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Pacific CMA'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.

Pacific CMA Gross Profit Chart

Pacific CMA Annual Data
Trend Dec99 Dec00 Dec01 Dec02 Dec03 Dec04 Dec05 Dec06
Gross Profit
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Pacific CMA Quarterly Data
Dec02 Mar03 Jun03 Sep03 Dec03 Mar04 Jun04 Sep04 Dec04 Mar05 Jun05 Sep05 Dec05 Mar06 Jun06 Sep06 Dec06 Mar07 Jun07 Sep07
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PACC vs JANL: Gross Profit Comparison

For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, Pacific CMA'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.


Pacific CMA Gross Profit vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Pacific CMA's Gross Profit distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Pacific CMA's Gross Profit falls into.



Pacific CMA Gross Profit Calculation

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

Pacific CMA's Gross Profit for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2006 is calculated as

Gross Profit (A: Dec. 2006 )=Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold
=153.986 - 132.657
=21.3

Pacific CMA's Gross Profit for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2007 is calculated as

Gross Profit (Q: Sep. 2007 )=Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold
=37.549 - 32.407
=5.1

Gross Profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2007 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $21.7 Mil.

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

Pacific CMA's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2007 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (Q: Sep. 2007 )=Gross Profit (Q: Sep. 2007 ) / Revenue (Q: Sep. 2007 )
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=5.1 / 37.549
=13.69 %

* 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 $21.7 Mil mean?
Pacific CMA (PACC) has a Gross Profit of $21.7 Mil as of Sep. 2007. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Pacific CMA and its competitors.
Is Pacific CMA's Gross Profit too high?
Pacific CMA's current Gross Profit is $21.7 Mil.
How does Pacific CMA's Gross Profit compare to JANL?
Pacific CMA's Gross Profit of $21.7 Mil can be compared against companies in the Transportation 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 Transportation company?
A good Gross Profit depends on the Transportation 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 Pacific CMA and its competitors. Pacific CMA's current Gross Profit is $21.7 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pacific CMA stock overvalued right now?
Pacific CMA (PACC) has a current Gross Profit of $21.7 Mil. The current Gross Profit is $21.7 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 Pacific CMA (PACC), the current Gross Profit is $21.7 Mil as of Sep. 2007. 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.

Pacific CMA Business Description

Address c/o Airgate International Corp., 153-10 Rockaway Boulevard, Jamaica, NY, USA, 11434
Pacific CMA Inc is a freight forwarder that manages the transportation of all types of cargo. As a freight forwarder, the company employs a network of commercial carriers to transport cargo for its clients instead of owning transportation assets itself.