Briggs & Stratton Profit Margin

Briggs & Stratton's profit margin stands at -12.5% as of March 2020. That compares with -4.12% in the prior-year period — down 203.6% year over year. That is below the Industrials sector average of 4.71%. Stockcircle updates this page with the newest filings so you can track how the metric evolves quarter by quarter.

Briggs & Stratton reported -12.5% in profit margin versus -4.12% a year earlier — a 203.6% year-over-year decrease. The historical chart on this page makes it easier to see whether that move is part of a longer pattern.

Briggs & Stratton sits lower the Industrials benchmark (4.71%) with a profit margin of -12.5%. That is roughly 365.7% 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 -12.5% for Briggs & Stratton 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 Briggs & Stratton's profit margin evolved across reporting periods, while the comparison chart places BGG 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.