Big Lots Profit Margin

Big Lots (BIG) currently reports a profit margin of -10.4% as of July 2024. That compares with -11.4% in the prior-year period — up 8.8% year over year. That is below the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 8.68%. Use the charts on this page to explore Big Lots's profit margin history and peer comparisons.

Big Lots's profit margin increased from -11.4% to -10.4% — a 8.8% year-over-year increase (period ending July 2024). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.

Big Lots's profit margin of -10.4% is lower than the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 8.68%. That is roughly 219.8% 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 Big Lots's current -10.4% should be judged against Consumer Discretionary norms (sector average: 8.68%) and against BIG'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 -10.4%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Consumer Discretionary average is 8.68%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for Big Lots, and consider following BIG for alerts when major investors trade the stock.