DRS Data & Research Services (LSE:DRSA) Revenue: £12.48 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2015)

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What is DRS Data & Research Services Revenue?

DRS Data & Research Services LSE:DRSA Revenue is £12.48 Mil as of Dec. 2015. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

DRS Data & Research Services's revenue for the six months ended in Dec. 2015 was £8.92 Mil. Its revenue for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2015 was £12.48 Mil. DRS Data & Research Services's Revenue per Share for the six months ended in Dec. 2015 was £0.28. Its Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2015 was £0.39.

Warning Sign:

DRS Data & Research Services PLC revenue has been in decline for the last 5 years.

During the past 12 months, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate of DRS Data & Research Services was -8.80% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was -14.60% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was -5.90% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was -0.80% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get other companies' revenue growth rate using Revenue per Share data.

During the past 13 years, DRS Data & Research Services's highest 3-Year average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 20.10% per year. The lowest was -14.60% per year. And the median was 9.00% per year.

DRS Data & Research Services  (LSE:DRSA) 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.

DRS Data & Research Services Revenue Related Terms

DRS Data & Research Services Revenue Historical Data

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The historical data trend for DRS Data & Research Services'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.

DRS Data & Research Services Revenue Chart

DRS Data & Research Services Annual Data
Trend Dec06 Dec07 Dec08 Dec09 Dec10 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Dec15
Revenue
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 15.98 20.07 18.10 13.68 12.48

DRS Data & Research Services Semi-Annual Data
Jun06 Dec06 Jun07 Dec07 Jun08 Dec08 Jun09 Dec09 Jun10 Dec10 Jun11 Dec11 Jun12 Dec12 Jun13 Dec13 Jun14 Dec14 Jun15 Dec15
Revenue 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 11.45 5.36 8.32 3.55 8.92

DRS Data & Research Services Revenue Competitor Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, DRS Data & Research Services'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.

DRS Data & Research Services Revenue vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, DRS Data & Research Services's Revenue distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where DRS Data & Research Services's Revenue falls into.


DRS Data & Research Services 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 Dec. 2015 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was £12.48 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 £12.48 Mil mean?
DRS Data & Research Services (LSE:DRSA) has a Revenue of £12.48 Mil as of Dec. 2015. Revenue is the total amount a company generates as sales through its operations. View historical data on DRS Data & Research Services and its competitors.
Is DRS Data & Research Services' Revenue too high?
DRS Data & Research Services' current Revenue is £12.48 Mil.
How does DRS Data & Research Services' Revenue compare to competitors?
DRS Data & Research Services' Revenue of £12.48 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 Revenue for a Business Services company?
A good Revenue depends on the Business 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 DRS Data & Research Services and its competitors. DRS Data & Research Services's current Revenue is £12.48 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DRS Data & Research Services stock overvalued right now?
DRS Data & Research Services (LSE:DRSA) has a current Revenue of £12.48 Mil. The current Revenue is £12.48 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 DRS Data & Research Services (LSE:DRSA), the current Revenue is £12.48 Mil as of Dec. 2015. 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.

DRS Data & Research Services Business Description

DRS Data & Research Services PLC was incorporated on August 1, 1969. The Company is engaged in the provision of data capture services, the manufacture, sale and support of optical and image scanning equipment, design and printing of documentation used for data capture and associated software and bureau services.