Company / Gross Margin
BIO KEY INTERNATIONAL INC Gross Margin History
FY2011-FY2017 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Gross Margin
48.6%
FY2017
5-year range
48.6% / 81.3%
FY2013-FY2017
Trend
-35.7%
vs FY2016
Sector context
Sector data unavailable
Latest sector comparison
What the data says
Gross Margin has declined for 3 consecutive years, from 81.3% in FY2014 to 48.6% in FY2017.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
48.6% in FY2017 with a 5-year CAGR of -36.5%.
Declined from 75.7% to 48.6% over the past 2 years.
Gross Margin over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- -32.8pp
- 5-Year Change
- -36.5pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Key checks
Key Insights
- BIO KEY INTERNATIONAL INC's gross margin has declined for 3 consecutive years.
- In FY2017, gross margin decreased 35.7% year-over-year.
- Peak gross margin was recorded in FY2012.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Altman Z-Score -1.28 (distress zone, below 1.8 threshold)
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Gross MarginValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2017 | 48.6% | -35.7% |
| FY2016 | 75.5% | -0.3% |
| FY2015 | 75.7% | -6.9% |
| FY2014 | 81.3% | +1.0% |
| FY2013 | 80.5% | -5.4% |
| FY2012 | 85.1% | +10.7% |
| FY2011 | 76.9% | - |
As of FY2017 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 29, 2026