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Spark Networks SE (Spark Networks SE) Gross Margin % : 44.69% (As of Jun. 2023)


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What is Spark Networks SE Gross Margin %?

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Spark Networks SE's Gross Profit for the three months ended in Jun. 2023 was $18.4 Mil. Spark Networks SE's Revenue for the three months ended in Jun. 2023 was $41.2 Mil. Therefore, Spark Networks SE's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2023 was 44.69%.


The historical rank and industry rank for Spark Networks SE's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

LOVLQ' s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 26.16   Med: 32.68   Max: 43.5
Current: 43.5


During the past 8 years, the highest Gross Margin % of Spark Networks SE was 43.50%. The lowest was 26.16%. And the median was 32.68%.

LOVLQ's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than
67.31% of 520 companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 60.72 vs LOVLQ: 43.50

Spark Networks SE had a gross margin of 44.69% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2023 => Durable competitive advantage

The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Spark Networks SE was 5.40% per year.


Spark Networks SE Gross Margin % Historical Data

The historical data trend for Spark Networks SE's Gross Margin % can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

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Spark Networks SE Gross Margin % Chart

Spark Networks SE Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22
Gross Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 32.82 32.54 38.87 39.16 37.20

Spark Networks SE Quarterly Data
Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Mar20 Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23
Gross Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 24.31 43.48 51.79 33.98 44.69

Competitive Comparison of Spark Networks SE's Gross Margin %

For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Spark Networks SE's Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Margin % data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Spark Networks SE's Gross Margin % Distribution in the Interactive Media Industry

For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Spark Networks SE's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Spark Networks SE's Gross Margin % falls into.



Spark Networks SE Gross Margin % Calculation

Gross Margin is the percentage of Gross Profit out of sales or Revenue.

Spark Networks SE's Gross Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2022 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (A: Dec. 2022 )=Gross Profit (A: Dec. 2022 ) / Revenue (A: Dec. 2022 )
=69.9 / 187.763
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(187.763 - 117.907) / 187.763
=37.20 %

Spark Networks SE's Gross Margin for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2023 is calculated as


Gross Margin % (Q: Jun. 2023 )=Gross Profit (Q: Jun. 2023 ) / Revenue (Q: Jun. 2023 )
=18.4 / 41.202
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(41.202 - 22.79) / 41.202
=44.69 %

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.


Spark Networks SE  (OTCPK:LOVLQ) Gross Margin % Explanation

Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.

Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %

1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key

Spark Networks SE had a gross margin of 44.69% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2023 => Durable competitive advantage


Be Aware

If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.


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Spark Networks SE (Spark Networks SE) Business Description

Traded in Other Exchanges
N/A
Address
Kohlfurter Strasse 41/43, Berlin, BB, DEU, 10999
Spark Networks SE operates a global online dating site. Its focus is on catering to professionals and educated singles with serious relationship intentions in North America and other international markets. The group reports two reportable segments Zoosk and Spark and operates a portfolio of premium brands including EliteSingles, Jdate, Christian Mingle, SilverSingles, and JSwipe. The companies geographical presence is in United States, Germany and Rest of world, majority of its revenue comes from U.S.
Executives
Osmium Partners, Llc 10 percent owner 300 DRAKES LANDING ROAD, SUITE 172, GREENBRAE CA 94904
Laura Allison Marcero director 214 PROVENCAL ROAD, GROSSE POINTE FARMS MI 48236
Pamela B Corrie director 100 PIER 1 PLACE, FORT WORTH TX 76102
Kristie Goodgion officer: Executive Director and CFO C/O SPARK NETWORKS SE KOHLFURTER STRASSE, BERLIN 2M 10999
Michael J Mcconnell director P.O. BOX 6280, NEWPORT BEACH CA 92658
Ulrike Handel director C/O SPARK NETWORKS SE, KOHLFURTER STRASSE 41/43, BERLIN X9 10999
Frederic Beckley officer: General Counsel and CAO 280 UNION SQUARE DRIVE, NEW HOPE PA 18938
Brown Colleen B director C/O TRUEBLUE, INC., 1015 A STREET, TACOMA WA 98402
Joseph E Whitters director
David D Clark officer: Chief Financial Officer FORT WASHINGTON EXECUTIVE CENTER, 600 OFFICE CENTER DRIVE, FORT WASHINGTON PA 19034
Bradley Goldberg director 141 W JACKSON BLVD, SUITE 500, CHICAGO X1 60604
Eric Eichmann officer: Chief Executive Officer C/O CRITEO LEGAL DEPT., 387 PARK AVENUE SOUTH, 11TH FLOOR, NEW YORK NY 10016
Bangaly Gaba director C/O SPARK NETWORKS SE, KOHLFURTER STRASSE 41/43, BERLIN 2M 10999
Canaan Viii Lp 10 percent owner 2765 SAND HILL RD, MENLO PARK CA 94025
John Hartnett Lewis 10 percent owner 388 MARKET STREET, SUITE 920, SAN FRANCISCO CA 94111