ADFS (American Defense Systems) Net Margin %: -4.81% (As of Sep. 2012)


What is American Defense Systems Net Margin %?

American Defense Systems ADFS Net Margin % is -4.81% as of Sep. 2012.

Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. American Defense Systems's Net Income for the three months ended in Sep. 2012 was $-0.08 Mil. American Defense Systems's Revenue for the three months ended in Sep. 2012 was $1.60 Mil. Therefore, American Defense Systems's net margin for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2012 was -4.81%.

The historical rank and industry rank for American Defense Systems's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:


ADFS's Net Margin % is not ranked *
in the Aerospace & Defense industry.
Industry Median: 4.9
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Net Margin % only.

American Defense Systems  (OTCPK:ADFS) Net Margin % Explanation

Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.

But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.

American Defense Systems Net Margin % Related Terms

American Defense Systems Net Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for American Defense Systems's Net 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.

American Defense Systems Net Margin % Chart

American Defense Systems Annual Data
Trend Dec06 Dec07 Dec08 Dec09 Dec10 Dec11
Net Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 8.65 -12.66 -35.49 -29.85 107.64

American Defense Systems Quarterly Data
Dec07 Mar08 Jun08 Sep08 Dec08 Mar09 Jun09 Sep09 Dec09 Mar10 Jun10 Sep10 Dec10 Mar11 Jun11 Sep11 Dec11 Mar12 Jun12 Sep12
Net 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 -59.49 42.95 -20.90 -7.49 -4.81

ADFS vs ASDN, MKRS, PSSR: Net Margin % Comparison

For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, American Defense Systems's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net 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.

American Defense Systems Net Margin % vs Aerospace & Defense Industry

For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, American Defense Systems's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where American Defense Systems's Net Margin % falls into.


American Defense Systems Net Margin % Calculation

Net margin - also known as net profit margin is the ratio of Net Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

American Defense Systems's Net Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2011 is calculated as

Net Margin=Net Income (A: Dec. 2011 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2011 )
=9.367/8.702
=107.64 %

American Defense Systems's Net Margin for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2012 is calculated as

Net Margin=Net Income (Q: Sep. 2012 )/Revenue (Q: Sep. 2012 )
=-0.077/1.601
=-4.81 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Net Margin % →
What does a Net Margin % of -4.81% mean?
American Defense Systems (ADFS) has a Net Margin % of -4.81% as of Sep. 2012. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on American Defense Systems and its competitors.
Is American Defense Systems' Net Margin % too high?
American Defense Systems' current Net Margin % is -4.81%.
How does American Defense Systems' Net Margin % compare to ASDN and MKRS?
American Defense Systems' Net Margin % of -4.81% can be compared against companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.90. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net Margin % for an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Net Margin % among Aerospace & Defense companies is 4.90, based on 347 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on American Defense Systems and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Net Margin % is 4.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. American Defense Systems's current Net Margin % is -4.81%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is American Defense Systems stock overvalued right now?
American Defense Systems (ADFS) has a current Net Margin % of -4.81%. The current Net Margin % is -4.81%. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For American Defense Systems (ADFS), the current Net Margin % is -4.81% as of Sep. 2012. 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.

American Defense Systems Business Description

Address 3440 Toringdon way, suite 205, Room 218, Charlotte, NC, USA, 28277
American Defense Systems Inc is a defense and security products company engaged in three business areas: customized transparent and opaque armor solutions; architectural hardening and perimeter defense and tactical training products and services. It serves US government agencies, general contractors and other commercial and private entities operating in high-threat locations.