Latest profit margin for B&G Foods: -4.23% — see history and peer comparisons.
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B&G Foods (BGS) currently reports a profit margin of -4.23% as of March 2026. That compares with -11.16% in the prior-year period — up 62.1% year over year. That is below the Consumer Staples sector average of 14.42%. Use the charts on this page to explore B&G Foods's profit margin history and peer comparisons.
B&G Foods's profit margin increased from -11.16% to -4.23% — a 62.1% year-over-year increase (period ending March 2026). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.
B&G Foods's profit margin of -4.23% is lower than the Consumer Staples sector average of 14.42%. That is roughly 129.3% 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 B&G Foods's current -4.23% should be judged against Consumer Staples norms (sector average: 14.42%) and against BGS'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 -4.23%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Consumer Staples average is 14.42%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for B&G Foods, and consider following BGS for alerts when major investors trade the stock.