AmTrust Financial Services Profit Margin

AmTrust Financial Services (AFSIC) currently reports a profit margin of 3.22% as of September 2018. That compares with -1.26% in the prior-year period — up 355.7% year over year. That is below the sector sector average of 13.16%. Use the charts on this page to explore AmTrust Financial Services's profit margin history and peer comparisons.

AmTrust Financial Services's profit margin increased from -1.26% to 3.22% — a 355.7% year-over-year increase (period ending September 2018). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.

AmTrust Financial Services's profit margin of 3.22% is lower than the its sector sector average of 13.16%. That is roughly 75.5% below the sector mean. A reading lower peers can reflect different growth expectations, capital structure, or profitability — so it is worth checking the peer comparison chart before drawing conclusions.

There is no universal 'good' profit margin, but AmTrust Financial Services's current 3.22% should be judged against industry norms (sector average: 13.16%) and against AFSIC's own history. Strong, stable readings often indicate durable competitive advantage; volatile or declining ones deserve a closer look at margins and capital efficiency.

Start with the current profit margin of 3.22%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The sector average is 13.16%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for AmTrust Financial Services, and consider following AFSIC for alerts when major investors trade the stock.