HCGS (HighCom Global Security) Net Margin %: 1.83% (As of Dec. 2018)


What is HighCom Global Security Net Margin %?

HighCom Global Security HCGS Net Margin % is 1.83% as of Dec. 2018.

Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. HighCom Global Security's Net Income for the three months ended in Dec. 2018 was $0.05 Mil. HighCom Global Security's Revenue for the three months ended in Dec. 2018 was $2.57 Mil. Therefore, HighCom Global Security's net margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2018 was 1.83%.

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


HCGS's Net Margin % is not ranked *
in the Business Services industry.
Industry Median: 3.83
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Net Margin % only.

HighCom Global Security  (OTCPK:HCGS) 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.

HighCom Global Security Net Margin % Related Terms

HighCom Global Security Net Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for HighCom Global Security'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.

HighCom Global Security Net Margin % Chart

HighCom Global Security Annual Data
Trend Dec09 Dec10 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18
Net Margin %
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HighCom Global Security Quarterly Data
Mar14 Jun14 Sep14 Dec14 Mar15 Jun15 Sep15 Dec15 Mar16 Jun16 Sep16 Dec16 Mar17 Jun17 Sep17 Dec17 Mar18 Jun18 Sep18 Dec18
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HCGS vs DTII, UUU, GWSN: Net Margin % Comparison

For the Security & Protection Services subindustry, HighCom Global Security'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.

HighCom Global Security Net Margin % vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, HighCom Global Security's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where HighCom Global Security's Net Margin % falls into.


HighCom Global Security 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.

HighCom Global Security's Net Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2018 is calculated as

Net Margin=Net Income (A: Dec. 2018 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2018 )
=0.111/7.483
=1.48 %

HighCom Global Security's Net Margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2018 is calculated as

Net Margin=Net Income (Q: Dec. 2018 )/Revenue (Q: Dec. 2018 )
=0.047/2.565
=1.83 %

* 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 1.83% mean?
HighCom Global Security (HCGS) has a Net Margin % of 1.83% as of Dec. 2018. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on HighCom Global Security and its competitors.
Is HighCom Global Security's Net Margin % too high?
HighCom Global Security's current Net Margin % is 1.83%. The Business Services industry median Net Margin % is 3.83. HighCom Global Security's value of 1.83% is 52.2% below this industry median.
How does HighCom Global Security's Net Margin % compare to DTII and UUU?
HighCom Global Security's Net Margin % of 1.83% can be compared against companies in the Business Services industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.83. HighCom Global Security's value of 1.83% is 52.2% below this benchmark. 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 Business Services company?
The median Net Margin % among Business Services companies is 3.83, based on 1,074 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. HighCom Global Security's current Net Margin % of 1.83% is 52.2% below the industry median. 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 HighCom Global Security and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HighCom Global Security's current Net Margin % is 1.83%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HighCom Global Security stock overvalued right now?
HighCom Global Security (HCGS) has a current Net Margin % of 1.83%. The current Net Margin % is 1.83% and 52.2% below the Business Services industry median of 3.83. 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 HighCom Global Security (HCGS), the current Net Margin % is 1.83% as of Dec. 2018. 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.

HighCom Global Security Business Description

Address 2901 East 4th Avenue, Unit J, Columbus, OH, USA, 43219
HighCom Global Security Inc is a provider of equipment and services for the security and defense industries. It acquires, manages and builds businesses which provide specialized, mission-critical solutions that address the needs of its customers. The company's businesses continuously develops solutions that enable customers to achieve their objectives. Its HighCom Armor division provides high performance and affordable body armor, personal protective equipment, and armor systems and related accessories, while its BlastGard division has patented BlastWrap technology that acts as a virtual tent to effectively mitigate blast effects and suppress post-blast fires.