Alaska Communications Systems Group (ALSK) has a profit margin of -1.17%, below the Telecommunications sector average of 13.41%.
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Alaska Communications Systems Group (ALSK) currently reports a profit margin of -1.17% as of March 2021. That compares with 3.04% in the prior-year period — down 138.6% year over year. That is below the Telecommunications sector average of 13.41%. Use the charts on this page to explore Alaska Communications Systems Group's profit margin history and peer comparisons.
Alaska Communications Systems Group's profit margin decreased from 3.04% to -1.17% — a 138.6% year-over-year decrease (period ending March 2021). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.
Alaska Communications Systems Group's profit margin of -1.17% is lower than the Telecommunications sector average of 13.41%. That is roughly 108.8% 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 Alaska Communications Systems Group's current -1.17% should be judged against Telecommunications norms (sector average: 13.41%) and against ALSK'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 -1.17%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Telecommunications average is 13.41%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for Alaska Communications Systems Group, and consider following ALSK for alerts when major investors trade the stock.