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Global PVQ SE's gross profit for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2011 was $7 Mil. Global PVQ SE's gross profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2011 was $-203 Mil.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Global PVQ SE's gross profit for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2011 was $7 Mil. Global PVQ SE's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2011 was $465 Mil. Therefore, Global PVQ SE's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2011 was 1.47%.
Global PVQ SE had a gross margin of 1.47% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2011 => No sustainable competitive advantage
Global PVQ SE (OTCPK:QCLSF) 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
Global PVQ SE had a gross margin of 1.47% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2011 => No sustainable competitive advantage
Global PVQ SE Gross Profit Related Terms
Global PVQ SE Gross Profit Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Global PVQ SE'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.
For the Solar subindustry, Global PVQ SE'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.
Global PVQ SE Gross Profit vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Global PVQ SE's Gross Profit distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Global PVQ SE's Gross Profit falls into.
Gross Profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2011 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-203 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.
Global PVQ SE (QCLSF) has a Gross Profit of $-203 Mil as of Dec. 2011. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Global PVQ SE and its competitors.
Is Global PVQ SE's Gross Profit too high?
Global PVQ SE's current Gross Profit is $-203 Mil.
How does Global PVQ SE's Gross Profit compare to BSRC and YGEHY?
Global PVQ SE's Gross Profit of $-203 Mil can be compared against companies in the Semiconductors 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 Semiconductors company?
A good Gross Profit depends on the Semiconductors 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 Global PVQ SE and its competitors. Global PVQ SE's current Gross Profit is $-203 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Global PVQ SE stock overvalued right now?
Global PVQ SE (QCLSF) has a current Gross Profit of $-203 Mil. The current Gross Profit is $-203 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 Global PVQ SE (QCLSF), the current Gross Profit is $-203 Mil as of Dec. 2011. 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.
Global PVQ SE is engaged in the production of renewable energies and photovoltaic devices. The business activities of the group are under Products and Systems segments. The Products segment comprises the production and sale of solar cells from monocrystalline and polycrystalline silicon, and production and sale of corresponding modules. The Systems segment comprises the development and installation of photovoltaic systems, including both large-scale systems as well as medium-sized industrial and commercial systems. Geographically, the activities are functioned through the region of Germany.
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