BancorpSouth Bank Profit Margin

BancorpSouth Bank (BXS) currently reports a profit margin of 28.05% as of September 2021. That compares with 19.18% in the prior-year period — up 46.2% year over year. That is below the Finance sector average of 31.21%. Use the charts on this page to explore BancorpSouth Bank's profit margin history and peer comparisons.

BancorpSouth Bank's profit margin increased from 19.18% to 28.05% — a 46.2% year-over-year increase (period ending September 2021). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.

BancorpSouth Bank's profit margin of 28.05% is lower than the Finance sector average of 31.21%. That is roughly 10.1% 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 BancorpSouth Bank's current 28.05% should be judged against Finance norms (sector average: 31.21%) and against BXS'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 28.05%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Finance average is 31.21%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for BancorpSouth Bank, and consider following BXS for alerts when major investors trade the stock.