American Defense Systems Profit Margin

American Defense Systems posts a profit margin of 1.9% as of September 2012. That compares with 38.17% in the prior-year period — down 95.0% year over year. That is below the Technology sector average of 71.24%. Comparing that reading with peers and prior periods is usually more useful than looking at the number in isolation.

In the prior comparable period, American Defense Systems's profit margin was 38.17%. The latest reading is 1.9% — a 95.0% year-over-year decrease (period ending September 2012). Use the history and growth charts on this page for a longer lookback.

For Technology stocks, a profit margin near 71.24% is typical. American Defense Systems's 1.9% is lower that level. That is roughly 97.3% below the sector mean. Whether that is a warning or an opportunity depends on growth outlook and other fundamentals shown elsewhere on Stockcircle.

American Defense Systems's profit margin moves when the underlying profit, equity, or asset base changes. Cost cuts, pricing power, buybacks, write-downs, and cyclical swings can all shift the percentage. The latest reading is 1.9% as of September 2012; use YoY and peer views to separate noise from signal.

Context for ADFS's profit margin usually means three checks: (1) trend versus prior periods, (2) level versus peers (average 71.24%), and (3) consistency with growth and profitability. This page covers the first two; American Defense Systems's other metric pages and overview cover the third.