Affymetrix Gross Profit

Affymetrix (AFFX) currently reports a gross profit of $250M as of December 2015. That compares with $230M in the prior-year period — up 7.6% year over year. That is below the sector sector average of $760M. Use the charts on this page to explore Affymetrix's gross profit history and peer comparisons.

Affymetrix's gross profit increased from $230M to $250M — a 7.6% year-over-year increase (period ending December 2015). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.

Affymetrix's gross profit of $250M is lower than the its sector sector average of $760M. That is roughly 67.3% below the sector mean. A reading lower peers can reflect different growth expectations, capital structure, or profitability — so it is worth checking the peer comparison chart before drawing conclusions.

Affymetrix reported $250M in gross profit as of December 2015. That compares with $230M in the prior-year period — up 7.6% year over year. Absolute dollar amounts are most useful when compared with prior periods, peers, and related line items such as revenue, assets, or liabilities on Stockcircle.

Start with the current gross profit of $250M, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The sector average is $760M. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for Affymetrix, and consider following AFFX for alerts when major investors trade the stock.