Ameritrans Capital PFD PRT 9.375% Profit Margin

Ameritrans Capital PFD PRT 9.375% (AMTPQ) currently reports a profit margin of -2261.13% as of March 2013. That compares with -289.23% in the prior-year period — down 681.8% year over year. That is below the sector sector average of 13.2%. Use the charts on this page to explore Ameritrans Capital PFD PRT 9.375%'s profit margin history and peer comparisons.

Ameritrans Capital PFD PRT 9.375%'s profit margin decreased from -289.23% to -2261.13% — a 681.8% year-over-year decrease (period ending March 2013). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.

Ameritrans Capital PFD PRT 9.375%'s profit margin of -2261.13% is lower than the its sector sector average of 13.2%. That is roughly 17231.2% 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 Ameritrans Capital PFD PRT 9.375%'s current -2261.13% should be judged against industry norms (sector average: 13.2%) and against AMTPQ'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 -2261.13%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The sector average is 13.2%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for Ameritrans Capital PFD PRT 9.375%, and consider following AMTPQ for alerts when major investors trade the stock.