Valuation check: ATC's profit margin is 8.14%, below the Materials sector average of 9.56%.
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Atotech (ATC) currently reports a profit margin of 8.14% as of August 2022. That compares with 4.12% in the prior-year period — up 97.7% year over year. That is below the Materials sector average of 9.56%. Use the charts on this page to explore Atotech's profit margin history and peer comparisons.
Atotech's profit margin increased from 4.12% to 8.14% — a 97.7% year-over-year increase (period ending August 2022). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.
Atotech's profit margin of 8.14% is lower than the Materials sector average of 9.56%. That is roughly 14.9% 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 Atotech's current 8.14% should be judged against Materials norms (sector average: 9.56%) and against ATC'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 8.14%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Materials average is 9.56%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for Atotech, and consider following ATC for alerts when major investors trade the stock.