Ares Capital Profit Margin

Ares Capital (ARCC) currently reports a profit margin of 32.11% as of September 2026. That compares with 53.31% in the prior-year period — down 39.8% year over year. That is above the Finance sector average of 18.68%. Use the charts on this page to explore Ares Capital's profit margin history and peer comparisons.

Ares Capital's profit margin decreased from 53.31% to 32.11% — a 39.8% year-over-year decrease (period ending September 2026). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.

Ares Capital's profit margin of 32.11% is higher than the Finance sector average of 18.68%. That is roughly 71.9% above the sector mean. A reading higher 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 Ares Capital's current 32.11% should be judged against Finance norms (sector average: 18.68%) and against ARCC'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 32.11%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Finance average is 18.68%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for Ares Capital, and consider following ARCC for alerts when major investors trade the stock.