Avistar Communications Profit Margin

Avistar Communications (AVSR) currently reports a profit margin of -60.2% as of March 2012. That compares with -130.78% in the prior-year period — up 54.0% year over year. That is below the sector sector average of 13.78%. Use the charts on this page to explore Avistar Communications's profit margin history and peer comparisons.

Avistar Communications's profit margin increased from -130.78% to -60.2% — a 54.0% year-over-year increase (period ending March 2012). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.

Avistar Communications's profit margin of -60.2% is lower than the its sector sector average of 13.78%. That is roughly 536.9% 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.

There is no universal 'good' profit margin, but Avistar Communications's current -60.2% should be judged against industry norms (sector average: 13.78%) and against AVSR's own history. Strong, stable readings often indicate durable competitive advantage; volatile or declining ones deserve a closer look at margins and capital efficiency.

Start with the current profit margin of -60.2%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The sector average is 13.78%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for Avistar Communications, and consider following AVSR for alerts when major investors trade the stock.