How does Super Micro Computer (SMCI) make money?

Super Micro Computer (SMCI) primarily makes money through Server And Storage Systems, which accounts for 95.8% of total revenue. For TTM through Q4 2025, Super Micro Computer generated $28.06B in total revenue with a net profit margin of 3.1%.

What is Super Micro Computer (SMCI) gross profit margin?

Super Micro Computer (SMCI) reported a gross profit margin of 8% for TTM through Q4 2025, equivalent to $2.25B in gross profit. This means Super Micro Computer retains 8% of each revenue unit after direct costs of production.

What is Super Micro Computer (SMCI) operating profit margin?

Super Micro Computer (SMCI) reported an operating profit margin of 3.7% for TTM through Q4 2025, equivalent to $1.03B in operating profit. This reflects profitability after operating expenses such as R&D, sales, and administration, but before taxes and non-operating items.

What is Super Micro Computer (SMCI) net profit margin?

Super Micro Computer (SMCI) reported a net profit margin of 3.1% for TTM through Q4 2025, equivalent to $872.78M in net profit. This is the share of revenue that remains as profit after all expenses, taxes, and non-operating items.

How much does Super Micro Computer (SMCI) invest in R&D?

Super Micro Computer (SMCI) invested $700.15M in research and development in TTM through Q4 2025 (2.5% of total revenue). R&D spending reflects investment in future products, services, and technologies.

How much does Super Micro Computer (SMCI) spend on capital expenditures?

Super Micro Computer (SMCI) spent $108.87M on capital expenditures in TTM through Q4 2025 (0.4% of total revenue). Capital expenditures represent investments in physical assets such as property, equipment, and infrastructure.

What is Super Micro Computer (SMCI) free cash flow?

Super Micro Computer (SMCI) generated $440.09M in free cash flow for TTM through Q4 2025 (1.6% of total revenue). Free cash flow is the cash remaining after capital expenditures and represents the company's ability to fund growth, pay dividends, or reduce debt.

What is Super Micro Computer (SMCI) effective tax rate?

Super Micro Computer (SMCI) had an effective tax rate of 15.9% for TTM through Q4 2025. This is the actual percentage of pre-tax income paid as income taxes.

How Super Micro Computer (SMCI) Makes Money: A Visual Guide

Super Micro Computer (SMCI) generated $28.06B in revenue, earning $872.78M in net profit (3.1% margin). Its largest revenue source is Server And Storage Systems (95.8% of revenue). Below is an interactive breakdown of how revenue flows through the income statement.

Super Micro Computer (SMCI) Income Statement Flow — TTM through Q4 2025

Calculated from the four most recent reported quarters, ending December 31, 2025 (reported February 6, 2026).

Frequently asked questions

How does Super Micro Computer (SMCI) make money?: Super Micro Computer (SMCI) primarily makes money through Server And Storage Systems, which accounts for 95.8% of total revenue. For TTM through Q4 2025, Super Micro Computer generated $28.06B in total revenue with a net profit margin of 3.1%.
What is Super Micro Computer (SMCI) gross profit margin?: Super Micro Computer (SMCI) reported a gross profit margin of 8% for TTM through Q4 2025, equivalent to $2.25B in gross profit. This means Super Micro Computer retains 8% of each revenue unit after direct costs of production.
What is Super Micro Computer (SMCI) operating profit margin?: Super Micro Computer (SMCI) reported an operating profit margin of 3.7% for TTM through Q4 2025, equivalent to $1.03B in operating profit. This reflects profitability after operating expenses such as R&D, sales, and administration, but before taxes and non-operating items.
What is Super Micro Computer (SMCI) net profit margin?: Super Micro Computer (SMCI) reported a net profit margin of 3.1% for TTM through Q4 2025, equivalent to $872.78M in net profit. This is the share of revenue that remains as profit after all expenses, taxes, and non-operating items.
How much does Super Micro Computer (SMCI) invest in R&D?: Super Micro Computer (SMCI) invested $700.15M in research and development in TTM through Q4 2025 (2.5% of total revenue). R&D spending reflects investment in future products, services, and technologies.
How much does Super Micro Computer (SMCI) spend on capital expenditures?: Super Micro Computer (SMCI) spent $108.87M on capital expenditures in TTM through Q4 2025 (0.4% of total revenue). Capital expenditures represent investments in physical assets such as property, equipment, and infrastructure.
What is Super Micro Computer (SMCI) free cash flow?: Super Micro Computer (SMCI) generated $440.09M in free cash flow for TTM through Q4 2025 (1.6% of total revenue). Free cash flow is the cash remaining after capital expenditures and represents the company's ability to fund growth, pay dividends, or reduce debt.
What is Super Micro Computer (SMCI) effective tax rate?: Super Micro Computer (SMCI) had an effective tax rate of 15.9% for TTM through Q4 2025. This is the actual percentage of pre-tax income paid as income taxes.

Data & methodology

What is a Sankey diagram?: A Sankey diagram shows how money flows through a company from revenue to net profit. The width of each flow represents its proportion.
How is the data calculated?: We use the income statement from company filings. For TTM (Trailing Twelve Months), we use a pre-aggregated twelve-month view aligned with our latest four quarterly periods. Revenue flows to cost of revenue and gross profit, then to operating expenses (R&D, S&M, G&A) and operating profit.
When was this data last updated?: Based on company filings through TTM through Q4 2025.