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Safeguard Scientifics's gross profit for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2023 was $0.00 Mil. Safeguard Scientifics's gross profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2023 was $0.00 Mil.
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
Safeguard Scientifics had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 => No sustainable competitive advantage
Safeguard Scientifics Gross Profit Related Terms
Safeguard Scientifics Gross Profit Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Safeguard Scientifics'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 Asset Management subindustry, Safeguard Scientifics'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.
Safeguard Scientifics Gross Profit vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Safeguard Scientifics's Gross Profit distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Safeguard Scientifics's Gross Profit falls into.
Gross Profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2023 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.)
* 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.
Safeguard Scientifics (SFES) has a Gross Profit of $0.00 Mil as of Dec. 2023. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Safeguard Scientifics and its competitors.
Is Safeguard Scientifics' Gross Profit too high?
Safeguard Scientifics' current Gross Profit is $0.00 Mil. Overall, Safeguard Scientifics has a GF Score™ of 12/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Safeguard Scientifics' Gross Profit compare to PIAC and EQS?
Safeguard Scientifics' Gross Profit of $0.00 Mil can be compared against companies in the Asset Management 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 an Asset Management company?
A good Gross Profit depends on the Asset Management 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 Safeguard Scientifics and its competitors. Safeguard Scientifics'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 Safeguard Scientifics stock overvalued right now?
Safeguard Scientifics (SFES) has a current Gross Profit of $0.00 Mil. The current Gross Profit is $0.00 Mil. Safeguard Scientifics' overall GF Score™ is 12/100. 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 Safeguard Scientifics (SFES), the current Gross Profit is $0.00 Mil as of Dec. 2023. 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.
Safeguard Scientifics Inc is a holding/investment monetization company managing legacy portfolio investments, rather than an actively growing venture investor. The firm offers strategic, operational, and management support to certain of its ownership interests. Representatives of the firm serve on the boards of directors of certain of its holding/investment companies, working with them to develop and implement strategic and operating plans.
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