SLDC (Solidus Communications) Gross Profit: $0.14 Mil (TTM As of Nov. 2016)

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What is Solidus Communications Gross Profit?

Solidus Communications SLDC Gross Profit is $0.14 Mil as of Nov. 2016.

Solidus Communications's gross profit for the six months ended in Nov. 2016 was $0.14 Mil. Solidus Communications's gross profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Nov. 2016 was $0.14 Mil.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Solidus Communications's gross profit for the six months ended in Nov. 2016 was $0.14 Mil. Solidus Communications's Revenue for the six months ended in Nov. 2016 was $0.15 Mil. Therefore, Solidus Communications's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2016 was 93.42%.

Solidus Communications had a gross margin of 93.42% for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2016 => Durable competitive advantage


Solidus Communications  (OTCPK:SLDC) 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

Solidus Communications had a gross margin of 93.42% for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2016 => Durable competitive advantage


Solidus Communications Gross Profit Related Terms


Solidus Communications Gross Profit Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Solidus Communications'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.

Solidus Communications Gross Profit Chart

Solidus Communications Annual Data
Trend Nov07 Nov08 Nov09 Nov10 Nov11 Nov12 Nov13 Nov14 Nov15 Nov16
Gross Profit
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Solidus Communications Semi-Annual Data
Nov07 Nov08 Nov09 Nov10 Nov11 Nov12 Nov13 Nov14 Nov15 Nov16
Gross Profit Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 -2.00 0.00 0.15 0.14

SLDC vs HMMR, DTGI, TMUS: Gross Profit Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Solidus Communications'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.


Solidus Communications Gross Profit vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Solidus Communications's Gross Profit distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Solidus Communications's Gross Profit falls into.



Solidus Communications Gross Profit Calculation

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

Solidus Communications's Gross Profit for the fiscal year that ended in Nov. 2016 is calculated as

Gross Profit (A: Nov. 2016 )=Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold
=0.152 - 0.01
=0.14

Solidus Communications's Gross Profit for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2016 is calculated as

Gross Profit (Q: Nov. 2016 )=Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold
=0.152 - 0.01
=0.14

For stock reported annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Gross Profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Nov. 2016 was $0.14 Mil.

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

Solidus Communications's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2016 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (Q: Nov. 2016 )=Gross Profit (Q: Nov. 2016 ) / Revenue (Q: Nov. 2016 )
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=0.14 / 0.152
=93.42 %

* 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 $0.14 Mil mean?
Solidus Communications (SLDC) has a Gross Profit of $0.14 Mil as of Nov. 2016. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Solidus Communications and its competitors.
Is Solidus Communications' Gross Profit too high?
Solidus Communications' current Gross Profit is $0.14 Mil.
How does Solidus Communications' Gross Profit compare to HMMR and DTGI?
Solidus Communications' Gross Profit of $0.14 Mil can be compared against companies in the Telecommunication 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 Telecommunication Services company?
A good Gross Profit depends on the Telecommunication 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 Solidus Communications and its competitors. Solidus Communications's current Gross Profit is $0.14 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Solidus Communications stock overvalued right now?
Solidus Communications (SLDC) has a current Gross Profit of $0.14 Mil. The current Gross Profit is $0.14 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 Solidus Communications (SLDC), the current Gross Profit is $0.14 Mil as of Nov. 2016. 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.

Solidus Communications Business Description

Address 260 Williamson Boulevard, Unit 731544, Ormond Beach, FL, USA, 32174
Solidus Communications Inc provides Voice over IP, wired and fixed wireless Internet service to home owner communities, and also provides hosting and software design services. The company along with its subsidiaries provides various integrated products and services under the Wireless Florida, WiFIBER, Advanced Satellite Systems, and Air2Land brands to business and residential customers in the United States and internationally. It operates in two segments; Business and Residential. The Company has two subsidiary, Advanced Satellite Systems, Inc., and Illumivation Labs, Inc.