ELCO (Elcom International) Net Margin %: -20.94% (As of Jun. 2008)


What is Elcom International Net Margin %?

Elcom International ELCO Net Margin % is -20.94% as of Jun. 2008.

Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Elcom International's Net Income for the three months ended in Jun. 2008 was $-0.36 Mil. Elcom International's Revenue for the three months ended in Jun. 2008 was $1.70 Mil. Therefore, Elcom International's net margin for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2008 was -20.94%.

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


ELCO's Net Margin % is not ranked *
in the Software industry.
Industry Median: 2.54
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Net Margin % only.

Elcom International  (OTCPK:ELCO) 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.

Elcom International Net Margin % Related Terms

Elcom International Net Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Elcom International'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.

Elcom International Net Margin % Chart

Elcom International Annual Data
Trend Dec98 Dec99 Dec00 Dec01 Dec02 Dec03 Dec04 Dec05 Dec06 Dec07
Net Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -177.97 -85.95 -215.18 -212.31 -70.02

Elcom International Quarterly Data
Sep03 Dec03 Mar04 Jun04 Sep04 Dec04 Mar05 Jun05 Sep05 Dec05 Mar06 Jun06 Sep06 Dec06 Mar07 Jun07 Sep07 Dec07 Mar08 Jun08
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 -37.54 -46.74 -58.10 -77.45 -20.94

ELCO vs BVSN, CLCI, DUOT: Net Margin % Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Elcom International'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.

Elcom International Net Margin % vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Elcom International's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Elcom International's Net Margin % falls into.


Elcom International 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.

Elcom International's Net Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2007 is calculated as

Net Margin=Net Income (A: Dec. 2007 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2007 )
=-3.765/5.377
=-70.02 %

Elcom International's Net Margin for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2008 is calculated as

Net Margin=Net Income (Q: Jun. 2008 )/Revenue (Q: Jun. 2008 )
=-0.356/1.7
=-20.94 %

* 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 -20.94% mean?
Elcom International (ELCO) has a Net Margin % of -20.94% as of Jun. 2008. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Elcom International and its competitors.
Is Elcom International's Net Margin % too high?
Elcom International's current Net Margin % is -20.94%.
How does Elcom International's Net Margin % compare to BVSN and CLCI?
Elcom International's Net Margin % of -20.94% can be compared against companies in the Software industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.54. 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 Software company?
The median Net Margin % among Software companies is 2.54, based on 2,825 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 Elcom International and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Elcom International's current Net Margin % is -20.94%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Elcom International stock overvalued right now?
Elcom International (ELCO) has a current Net Margin % of -20.94%. The current Net Margin % is -20.94%. 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 Elcom International (ELCO), the current Net Margin % is -20.94% as of Jun. 2008. 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.

Elcom International Business Description

Address 300 Granite Street, Suite 412, Braintree, MA, USA, 02184
Elcom International Inc develops and licenses proprietary software systems that enable users to buy and sell merchandise through computer networks. The company's Personal Electronic Commerce Online System is software that enables clients to automate procurement functions, such as pricing, invoicing, and payment. In addition, users can create electronic marketplaces to conduct online transactions with both suppliers and distributors. PECOS is offered as both licensed software and as a hosted application.