VPER (Viper Networks) Gross Profit: $0.35 Mil (TTM As of Sep. 2006)

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What is Viper Networks Gross Profit?

Viper Networks VPER +25.00% Gross Profit is $0.35 Mil as of Sep. 2006.

Viper Networks's gross profit for the three months ended in Sep. 2006 was $0.07 Mil. Viper Networks's gross profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2006 was $0.35 Mil.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Viper Networks's gross profit for the three months ended in Sep. 2006 was $0.07 Mil. Viper Networks's Revenue for the three months ended in Sep. 2006 was $0.66 Mil. Therefore, Viper Networks's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2006 was 10.76%.

Viper Networks had a gross margin of 10.76% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2006 => No sustainable competitive advantage


Viper Networks  (OTCPK:VPER) 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

Viper Networks had a gross margin of 10.76% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2006 => No sustainable competitive advantage


Viper Networks Gross Profit Related Terms


Viper Networks Gross Profit Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Viper Networks'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.

Viper Networks Gross Profit Chart

Viper Networks Annual Data
Trend Dec01 Dec03 Dec04 Dec05
Gross Profit
0.00 0.14 0.51 0.35

Viper Networks Quarterly Data
Dec01 Mar03 Jun03 Sep03 Dec03 Mar04 Jun04 Sep04 Dec04 Mar05 Jun05 Sep05 Dec05 Mar06 Jun06 Sep06
Gross Profit Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.03 0.15 0.07 0.06 0.07

VPER vs MFCO, ELED, AGNU: Gross Profit Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Viper Networks'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.


Viper Networks Gross Profit vs Telecommunication Services Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Viper Networks's Gross Profit falls into.



Viper Networks Gross Profit Calculation

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

Viper Networks's Gross Profit for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2005 is calculated as

Gross Profit (A: Dec. 2005 )=Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold
=3.483 - 3.137
=0.35

Viper Networks's Gross Profit for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2006 is calculated as

Gross Profit (Q: Sep. 2006 )=Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold
=0.66 - 0.589
=0.07

Gross Profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2006 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $0.35 Mil.

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

Viper Networks's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2006 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (Q: Sep. 2006 )=Gross Profit (Q: Sep. 2006 ) / Revenue (Q: Sep. 2006 )
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=0.07 / 0.66
=10.76 %

* 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 $0.35 Mil mean?
Viper Networks (VPER) has a Gross Profit of $0.35 Mil as of Sep. 2006. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Viper Networks and its competitors.
Is Viper Networks' Gross Profit too high?
Viper Networks' current Gross Profit is $0.35 Mil.
How does Viper Networks' Gross Profit compare to MFCO and ELED?
Viper Networks' Gross Profit of $0.35 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 Viper Networks and its competitors. Viper Networks's current Gross Profit is $0.35 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Viper Networks stock overvalued right now?
Viper Networks (VPER) has a current Gross Profit of $0.35 Mil. The current Gross Profit is $0.35 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 Viper Networks (VPER), the current Gross Profit is $0.35 Mil as of Sep. 2006. 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.

Viper Networks Business Description

Address 200 East Big Beaver, Troy, MI, USA, 48083
Viper Networks Inc, along with its subsidiaries, operates in the energy and telecommunications sectors. The group services five market segments: Over-the-Top (OTT) services, fixed wireless access services, mobility, smart city technology, and renewable energy generation in a single platform that can be deployed in challenging markets globally. The OTT services offered by the group include wholesale voice, wholesale messaging, wholesale roaming, and hosting technology. Additionally, it offers fixed wireless services in certain markets in the United States, mobility services, smart city services, and is also involved in renewable energy generation.