Valuation check: CBLRF's profit margin is -177.75%, below the sector sector average of 13.16%.
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Campbell Resources (CBLRF) currently reports a profit margin of -177.75% as of September 2008. That compares with -223.04% in the prior-year period — up 20.3% year over year. That is below the sector sector average of 13.16%. Use the charts on this page to explore Campbell Resources's profit margin history and peer comparisons.
Campbell Resources's profit margin increased from -223.04% to -177.75% — a 20.3% year-over-year increase (period ending September 2008). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.
Campbell Resources's profit margin of -177.75% is lower than the its sector sector average of 13.16%. That is roughly 1450.3% 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 Campbell Resources's current -177.75% should be judged against industry norms (sector average: 13.16%) and against CBLRF'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 -177.75%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The sector average is 13.16%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for Campbell Resources, and consider following CBLRF for alerts when major investors trade the stock.