UPIN (Universal Power Industry) Gross Profit: $0.00 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2016)

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What is Universal Power Industry Gross Profit?

Universal Power Industry UPIN Gross Profit is $0.00 Mil as of Mar. 2016.

Universal Power Industry's gross profit for the three months ended in Mar. 2016 was $0.00 Mil. Universal Power Industry's gross profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2016 was $0.00 Mil.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Universal Power Industry's gross profit for the three months ended in Mar. 2016 was $0.00 Mil. Universal Power Industry's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2016 was $0.00 Mil. Therefore, Universal Power Industry's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2016 was N/A%.

Universal Power Industry had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2016 => No sustainable competitive advantage

Universal Power Industry  (OTCPK:UPIN) 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

Universal Power Industry had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2016 => No sustainable competitive advantage

Universal Power Industry Gross Profit Related Terms

Universal Power Industry Gross Profit Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Universal Power Industry'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.

Universal Power Industry Gross Profit Chart

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UPIN vs AFDG, KDCE, HLLK: Gross Profit Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, Universal Power Industry'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.

Universal Power Industry Gross Profit vs Conglomerates Industry

For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Universal Power Industry's Gross Profit distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Universal Power Industry's Gross Profit falls into.


Universal Power Industry Gross Profit Calculation

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

Universal Power Industry's Gross Profit for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2015 is calculated as

Gross Profit (A: Jun. 2015 )=Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold
=0 - 0
=0.00

Universal Power Industry's Gross Profit for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2016 is calculated as

Gross Profit (Q: Mar. 2016 )=Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold
=0 - 0
=0.00

Gross Profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2016 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.)

Universal Power Industry's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2016 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (Q: Mar. 2016 )=Gross Profit (Q: Mar. 2016 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2016 )
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=0.00 / 0
=N/A %

* 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 $0.00 Mil mean?
Universal Power Industry (UPIN) has a Gross Profit of $0.00 Mil as of Mar. 2016. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Universal Power Industry and its competitors.
Is Universal Power Industry's Gross Profit too high?
Universal Power Industry's current Gross Profit is $0.00 Mil.
How does Universal Power Industry's Gross Profit compare to AFDG and KDCE?
Universal Power Industry's Gross Profit of $0.00 Mil can be compared against companies in the Conglomerates 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 Conglomerates company?
A good Gross Profit depends on the Conglomerates 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 Universal Power Industry and its competitors. Universal Power Industry'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 Universal Power Industry stock overvalued right now?
Universal Power Industry (UPIN) has a current Gross Profit of $0.00 Mil. The current Gross Profit is $0.00 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 Universal Power Industry (UPIN), the current Gross Profit is $0.00 Mil as of Mar. 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.

Universal Power Industry Business Description

Address 3 Grace Avenue, Suite 100, Great Neck, NY, USA, 11021
Universal Power Industry Corp is a diversified holding company. It owns, invests, and or manages businesses and real estate, and on special situations provides financing solutions to companies at various developmental stages. Its business objectives cover a wide range of sectors from consumer/industrial products and technology research and development/startups.