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Flexpoint Sensor Systems (Flexpoint Sensor Systems) Gross Margin % : 64.71% (As of Dec. 2023)


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What is Flexpoint Sensor Systems Gross Margin %?

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Flexpoint Sensor Systems's Gross Profit for the three months ended in Dec. 2023 was $0.02 Mil. Flexpoint Sensor Systems's Revenue for the three months ended in Dec. 2023 was $0.03 Mil. Therefore, Flexpoint Sensor Systems's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was 64.71%.

Warning Sign:

Flexpoint Sensor Systems Inc gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -4.2%.


The historical rank and industry rank for Flexpoint Sensor Systems's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

FLXT' s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 64.65   Med: 86.94   Max: 96.67
Current: 66.98


During the past 13 years, the highest Gross Margin % of Flexpoint Sensor Systems was 96.67%. The lowest was 64.65%. And the median was 86.94%.

FLXT's Gross Margin % is ranked better than
96.18% of 2437 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 24.45 vs FLXT: 66.98

Flexpoint Sensor Systems had a gross margin of 64.71% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 => Durable competitive advantage

The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Flexpoint Sensor Systems was -4.20% per year.


Flexpoint Sensor Systems Gross Margin % Historical Data

The historical data trend for Flexpoint Sensor Systems's Gross Margin % 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.

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Flexpoint Sensor Systems Gross Margin % Chart

Flexpoint Sensor Systems Annual Data
Trend Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23
Gross Margin %
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Flexpoint Sensor Systems Quarterly Data
Mar19 Jun19 Sep19 Dec19 Mar20 Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23
Gross Margin % 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 Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 83.33 58.33 73.68 63.64 64.71

Competitive Comparison of Flexpoint Sensor Systems's Gross Margin %

For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Flexpoint Sensor Systems's Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Margin % 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.


Flexpoint Sensor Systems's Gross Margin % Distribution in the Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Flexpoint Sensor Systems's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Flexpoint Sensor Systems's Gross Margin % falls into.



Flexpoint Sensor Systems Gross Margin % Calculation

Gross Margin is the percentage of Gross Profit out of sales or Revenue.

Flexpoint Sensor Systems's Gross Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2023 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (A: Dec. 2023 )=Gross Profit (A: Dec. 2023 ) / Revenue (A: Dec. 2023 )
=0.1 / 0.106
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(0.106 - 0.034) / 0.106
=67.92 %

Flexpoint Sensor Systems's Gross Margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 is calculated as


Gross Margin % (Q: Dec. 2023 )=Gross Profit (Q: Dec. 2023 ) / Revenue (Q: Dec. 2023 )
=0 / 0.034
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(0.034 - 0.012) / 0.034
=64.71 %

* 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.


Flexpoint Sensor Systems  (OTCPK:FLXT) Gross Margin % 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

Flexpoint Sensor Systems had a gross margin of 64.71% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 => Durable competitive advantage


Be Aware

If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.


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Flexpoint Sensor Systems (Flexpoint Sensor Systems) Business Description

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Address
5718 W Dannon Way, Suite B, West Jordan, UT, USA, 84081
Flexpoint Sensor Systems Inc designs, manufactures and markets flexible Bend Sensor technology. The Bend Sensor is used for myriad applications, spanning multiple markets such as automotive and transportation, wearables, medical, industrial controls, consumer products, and toys/gaming. Its products include Bend Sensor, and USB Bend Sensor Kit.
Executives
Clark M Mower director, officer: President, CEO 106 W. BUSINESS PARK DRIVE, DRAPER UT 84020
Thomas N Strong officer: CFO/comptroller & Sec./Treas. 106 WEST BUSINESS PARK DRIVE, DRAPER UT 84020
Atkinson B Fred Jr officer: Secretary/Treasurer 106 W. BUSINESS PARK DRIVE, DRAPER UT 84020
Gill Ruland J Jr director 532 HERITAGE DRIVE, BOUNTIFUL UT 84010
John A Sindt director 47 E 7200 SOUTH, #201, MIDVALE UT 84047
Donald E Shelley other: Former Sec./Treas. 160 W 1200 S, DRAPER UT 84020
First Equity Holdings Corp 10 percent owner 2157 S LINCOLN ST, SALT LAKE CITY UT 84106

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