Canon Profit Margin

Canon (CAJ) currently reports a profit margin of 6.88% as of March 2023. That compares with 6.11% in the prior-year period — up 12.6% year over year. That is below the Technology sector average of 37.3%. Use the charts on this page to explore Canon's profit margin history and peer comparisons.

Canon's profit margin increased from 6.11% to 6.88% — a 12.6% year-over-year increase (period ending March 2023). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.

Canon's profit margin of 6.88% is lower than the Technology sector average of 37.3%. That is roughly 81.6% 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 Canon's current 6.88% should be judged against Technology norms (sector average: 37.3%) and against CAJ'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 6.88%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Technology average is 37.3%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for Canon, and consider following CAJ for alerts when major investors trade the stock.