Ashtead Group plc Profit Margin

Ashtead Group plc's profit margin stands at 12.74% as of January 2026. That compares with 13.99% in the prior-year period — down 8.9% year over year. That is below the Finance sector average of 17.14%. Stockcircle updates this page with the newest filings so you can track how the metric evolves quarter by quarter.

Ashtead Group plc reported 12.74% in profit margin versus 13.99% a year earlier — a 8.9% year-over-year decrease. The historical chart on this page makes it easier to see whether that move is part of a longer pattern.

Ashtead Group plc sits lower the Finance benchmark (17.14%) with a profit margin of 12.74%. That is roughly 25.6% 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 12.74% for Ashtead Group plc 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 Ashtead Group plc's profit margin evolved across reporting periods, while the comparison chart places ASHTF 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.