ASFX (American Scientific Resources) Net Margin %: -178.41% (As of Sep. 2011)


What is American Scientific Resources Net Margin %?

American Scientific Resources ASFX -96.67% Net Margin % is -178.41% as of Sep. 2011.

Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. American Scientific Resources's Net Income for the three months ended in Sep. 2011 was $-0.79 Mil. American Scientific Resources's Revenue for the three months ended in Sep. 2011 was $0.44 Mil. Therefore, American Scientific Resources's net margin for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2011 was -178.41%.

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


ASFX's Net Margin % is not ranked *
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry.
Industry Median: 2.07
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Net Margin % only.

American Scientific Resources  (OTCPK:ASFX) 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 Scientific Resources Net Margin % Related Terms

American Scientific Resources Net Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for American Scientific Resources'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 Scientific Resources Net Margin % Chart

American Scientific Resources Annual Data
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American Scientific Resources Quarterly Data
Sep10 Sep11
Net Margin % -937.59 -178.41

ASFX vs GNID, QTXB, ASNB: Net Margin % Comparison

For the Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, American Scientific Resources'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 Scientific Resources Net Margin % vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry

For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, American Scientific Resources's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

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


American Scientific Resources 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 Scientific Resources's Net Margin for the fiscal year that ended in . 20 is calculated as

Net Margin=Net Income (A: . 20 )/Revenue (A: . 20 )
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American Scientific Resources's Net Margin for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2011 is calculated as

Net Margin=Net Income (Q: Sep. 2011 )/Revenue (Q: Sep. 2011 )
=-0.785/0.44
=-178.41 %

* 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 -178.41% mean?
American Scientific Resources (ASFX) has a Net Margin % of -178.41% as of Sep. 2011. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on American Scientific Resources and its competitors.
Is American Scientific Resources' Net Margin % too high?
American Scientific Resources' current Net Margin % is -178.41%.
How does American Scientific Resources' Net Margin % compare to GNID and QTXB?
American Scientific Resources' Net Margin % of -178.41% can be compared against companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.07. 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 a Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Net Margin % among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 2.07, based on 817 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 Scientific Resources and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. American Scientific Resources's current Net Margin % is -178.41%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is American Scientific Resources stock overvalued right now?
American Scientific Resources (ASFX) has a current Net Margin % of -178.41%. The current Net Margin % is -178.41%. 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 Scientific Resources (ASFX), the current Net Margin % is -178.41% as of Sep. 2011. 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.

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