Thermo Fisher Scientific TMO Gross Profit
Discontinued — last reported Q1 '18
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Where this comes from
Calculated from Thermo Fisher Scientific’s reported figures.
The official record: Thermo Fisher Scientific’s 10-K, filed February 26, 2020, on SEC EDGAR. View the filing →
Questions, answered.
- What does gross profit mean?
- Gross profit is the money a company makes after subtracting the direct costs of manufacturing its products from its total sales.
- How do you interpret gross profit?
- An increase in gross profit typically indicates improved manufacturing efficiencies, favorable product mix shifts toward higher-margin consumables, or successful pricing strategies. Conversely, a decrease may signal rising raw material costs, supply chain inefficiencies, or increased competitive pressure on pricing.
- How does gross profit compare across companies?
- Peers in the life sciences and diagnostics sector typically maintain high gross margins due to the recurring nature of consumables and proprietary technology, making this a key benchmark for operational health compared to other industrial or service-based firms.