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


What is Elcom International Pretax Margin %?

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

Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Elcom International's Pre-Tax 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 pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2008 was -20.94%.

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


ELCO's Pretax Margin % is not ranked *
in the Software industry.
Industry Median: 3.505
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Pretax Margin % only.

Elcom International  (OTCPK:ELCO) Pretax Margin % Explanation

The pretax margin, as know as pretax profit margin, is widely used to measure the operating efficiency of a company before deducting taxes.

The pretax margin is sometimes preferred over the net margin as tax expenditures can make profitability comparisons between companies misleading.

It is a useful tool to compare companies operating in the same sector and less effective when comparing companies from other sectors as each industry generally has different operating expenses and sales patterns.

The long term trend of the pretax margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.

Elcom International Pretax Margin % Related Terms

Elcom International Pretax Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Elcom International's Pretax 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 Pretax Margin % Chart

Elcom International Annual Data
Trend Dec98 Dec99 Dec00 Dec01 Dec02 Dec03 Dec04 Dec05 Dec06 Dec07
Pretax Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -197.09 -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
Pretax 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: Pretax Margin % Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Elcom International's Pretax Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Pretax 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 Pretax Margin % vs Software Industry

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

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


Elcom International Pretax Margin % Calculation

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

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

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

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

Pretax Margin=Pre-Tax 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 Pretax Margin % →
What does a Pretax Margin % of -20.94% mean?
Elcom International (ELCO) has a Pretax Margin % of -20.94% as of Jun. 2008. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Elcom International and its competitors.
Is Elcom International's Pretax Margin % too high?
Elcom International's current Pretax Margin % is -20.94%.
How does Elcom International's Pretax Margin % compare to BVSN and CLCI?
Elcom International's Pretax Margin % of -20.94% can be compared against companies in the Software industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.51. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Pretax Margin % for a Software company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Software companies is 3.51, based on 2,822 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Pretax Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Pretax 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 Pretax Margin % mean?
A high Pretax Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Elcom International and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 3.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Elcom International's current Pretax 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 Pretax Margin % of -20.94%. The current Pretax Margin % is -20.94%. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Pretax Margin % calculated?
Pretax Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Elcom International (ELCO), the current Pretax 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.