Valuation check: ALE's profit margin is 11.04%, below the Utilities sector average of 12.95%.
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Allete's profit margin stands at 11.04% as of September 2025. That compares with 11.49% in the prior-year period — down 3.9% year over year. That is below the Utilities sector average of 12.95%. Stockcircle updates this page with the newest filings so you can track how the metric evolves quarter by quarter.
Allete reported 11.04% in profit margin versus 11.49% a year earlier — a 3.9% year-over-year decrease. The historical chart on this page makes it easier to see whether that move is part of a longer pattern.
Allete sits lower the Utilities benchmark (12.95%) with a profit margin of 11.04%. That is roughly 14.7% below the sector mean. Peer context matters because what looks expensive or cheap in absolute terms can be normal for the sector.
A profit margin of 11.04% for Allete means each unit of related capital or sales is generating that return rate. Higher is usually better for profitability metrics, but extremely high figures can reflect one-time items or thin equity bases. Review several years of data on this page before extrapolating.
The history chart shows how Allete's profit margin evolved across reporting periods, while the comparison chart places ALE next to similar companies. Use both: a rising metric that still lags peers tells a different story than a rising metric that already leads the group. Growth charts, when available, highlight acceleration or slowdown.