HCGS (HighCom Global Security) Pre-Tax Income: $0.19 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2018)

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What is HighCom Global Security Pre-Tax Income?

HighCom Global Security HCGS Pre-Tax Income is $0.19 Mil as of Dec. 2018.

Pretax income is the income that a company earns before paying income taxes. HighCom Global Security's pretax income for the three months ended in Dec. 2018 was $0.09 Mil. Its pretax income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2018 was $0.19 Mil. HighCom Global Security's pretax margin was 3.59%.


HighCom Global Security  (OTCPK:HCGS) Pre-Tax Income Explanation

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

Pretax Margin=Pretax Income/Revenue
=0.092/2.565
=3.59%

* 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 Pre-Tax Income Related Terms


HighCom Global Security Pre-Tax Income Historical Data

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The historical data trend for HighCom Global Security's Pre-Tax Income 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 Pre-Tax Income Chart

HighCom Global Security Annual Data
Trend Dec09 Dec10 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18
Pre-Tax Income
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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
Pre-Tax Income 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 -0.20 -0.15 0.03 0.22 0.09

HCGS vs DTII, UUU, GWSN: Pre-Tax Income Comparison

For the Security & Protection Services subindustry, HighCom Global Security's Pre-Tax Income, along with its competitors' market caps and Pre-Tax Income 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 Pre-Tax Income vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, HighCom Global Security's Pre-Tax Income distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where HighCom Global Security's Pre-Tax Income falls into.



HighCom Global Security Pre-Tax Income Calculation

This is the income that a company earns before paying income taxes.

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

Pretax Income=Operating Income+Non Operating Income+Interest Expense+Interest Income+Other
=0.16+0.03+0+0+0
=0.19

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

Pretax Income=Operating Income+Non Operating Income+Interest Expense+Interest Income+Other
=0.077+0.016+0+0+-0.001
=0.09

Pre-Tax Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2018 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $0.19 Mil.

* 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 Pre-Tax Income →
What does a Pre-Tax Income of $0.19 Mil mean?
HighCom Global Security (HCGS) has a Pre-Tax Income of $0.19 Mil as of Dec. 2018. Pre-Tax Income is the total earnings before taxes but after all operating and interest expenses. View historical data on HighCom Global Security and its competitors.
Is HighCom Global Security's Pre-Tax Income too high?
HighCom Global Security's current Pre-Tax Income is $0.19 Mil.
How does HighCom Global Security's Pre-Tax Income compare to DTII and UUU?
HighCom Global Security's Pre-Tax Income of $0.19 Mil can be compared against companies in the Business Services industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Pre-Tax Income for a Business Services company?
A good Pre-Tax Income depends on the Business Services industry context. However, Pre-Tax Income 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 Pre-Tax Income mean?
A high Pre-Tax Income can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax Income is the total earnings before taxes but after all operating and interest expenses. View historical data on HighCom Global Security and its competitors. HighCom Global Security's current Pre-Tax Income is $0.19 Mil. 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 Pre-Tax Income of $0.19 Mil. The current Pre-Tax Income is $0.19 Mil. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Pre-Tax Income calculated?
Pre-Tax Income is calculated from a company's financial statements. For HighCom Global Security (HCGS), the current Pre-Tax Income is $0.19 Mil 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.