Verastem(Vstm) Financials: Gross Profit Margin Compared To Industry Average, Plus Other Key Ratios
Company Report for VSTM
Report - gross profit margin
This chart shows the historical trend of gross profit margin for VSTM compared to its industry average over the recent years.
Ratio Definition and Interpretation
Name: Gross Profit Margin
Definition: Gross profit margin shows how much profit the company keeps from each dollar of sales after covering the direct cost of making its products or delivering services. High margins suggest strong pricing power or efficient production. Shrinking margins might mean rising costs or tougher competition eating into profits.
Interpretation:
• In '2021', VSTM's gross profit margin was 100.0%, showing profitability after production and operational costs. Industry average for Biotechnology: Pharmaceutical Preparations in '2021' stood at 56.8%.
• In '2022', VSTM's gross profit margin was 100.0%, showing profitability after production and operational costs. The figure remained stable compared to '2021'. Industry average for Biotechnology: Pharmaceutical Preparations in '2022' stood at 60.5%. Industry average increased by 3.7% compared to previous year.
Overall, VSTM's gross profit margin has remained generally stable over the past 2 years.
Formula: Gross Profit Margin = (Revenue - COGS) / Revenue
Good Range: Often 20%-60% depending on industry.