FRTN (Fortran) Revenue: $17.52 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2008)

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What is Fortran Revenue?

Fortran FRTN -0.01% Revenue is $17.52 Mil as of Jun. 2008.

Fortran's revenue for the three months ended in Jun. 2008 was $3.85 Mil. Its revenue for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2008 was $17.52 Mil. Fortran's Revenue per Share for the three months ended in Jun. 2008 was $14.04. Its Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2008 was $63.94.

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Fortran  (OTCPK:FRTN) Revenue Explanation

In ranking the predictability, companies with more consistent revenue and earnings growth are ranked high with predictability.

Peter Lynch categorized companies according to their revenue growth:


Slow Grower: Inflation < 10-Year Revenue Growth Rate < 10%:
Stalwart: 10% < 10-Year Revenue Growth Rate < 20%:
Fast Grower: 10-Year Revenue Growth Rate > 20%:

His favorite companies are stalwart, those growing between 10-20% a year.

Companies in cyclical industries may see their revenue fluctuate wildly in good years and bad years.


Be Aware

Revenue can be manipulated by changing the way how revenue is booked. Companies may book sales before the payment is received, or before the revenue is fully earned. These will be added to balance sheet items such as account payable or account receivables.


Fortran Revenue Related Terms


Fortran Revenue Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Fortran's Revenue 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.

Fortran Revenue Chart

Fortran Annual Data
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Revenue
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Fortran Quarterly Data
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FRTN vs FULO, TWER, DTGI: Revenue Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Fortran's Revenue, along with its competitors' market caps and Revenue 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.


Fortran Revenue vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Fortran's Revenue distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Fortran's Revenue falls into.



Fortran Revenue Calculation

Also referred as sales, revenue is income that a company receives from its normal business activities, usually from the sale of goods and services to customers. Revenue is often referred to as the "top line" due to its position on the income statement at the very top.

Revenue for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2008 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $17.52 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 Revenue →
What does a Revenue of $17.52 Mil mean?
Fortran (FRTN) has a Revenue of $17.52 Mil as of Jun. 2008. Revenue is the total amount a company generates as sales through its operations. View historical data on Fortran and its competitors.
Is Fortran's Revenue too high?
Fortran's current Revenue is $17.52 Mil.
How does Fortran's Revenue compare to FULO and TWER?
Fortran's Revenue of $17.52 Mil can be compared against companies in the Telecommunication Services industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Revenue for a Telecommunication Services company?
A good Revenue depends on the Telecommunication Services industry context. However, Revenue 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 Revenue mean?
A high Revenue can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Revenue is the total amount a company generates as sales through its operations. View historical data on Fortran and its competitors. Fortran's current Revenue is $17.52 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fortran stock overvalued right now?
Fortran (FRTN) has a current Revenue of $17.52 Mil. The current Revenue is $17.52 Mil. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Revenue calculated?
Revenue is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Fortran (FRTN), the current Revenue is $17.52 Mil 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.

Fortran Business Description

Address 324 US 70 S.W, Hickory, NC, USA, 28602
Fortran Corp is engaged in the sales, installation, and service of telecommunication systems in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Florida. It generates revenue through designing, sourcing, implementing, and maintaining complex telecommunications solutions. The company is focused on converting the historical and traditional Telecom business model to a Telecom-As-A-Service (TaaS) and is comprised of engineering and design, network services, technical certifications, regional sales teams, remote monitoring, on-site service, dedicated sales, and support.