Cabot Profit Margin

Cabot (CBT) currently reports a profit margin of 7.97% as of March 2026. That compares with 11.05% in the prior-year period — down 27.9% year over year. That is below the Materials sector average of 16.45%. Use the charts on this page to explore Cabot's profit margin history and peer comparisons.

Cabot's profit margin decreased from 11.05% to 7.97% — a 27.9% year-over-year decrease (period ending March 2026). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.

Cabot's profit margin of 7.97% is lower than the Materials sector average of 16.45%. That is roughly 51.5% 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 Cabot's current 7.97% should be judged against Materials norms (sector average: 16.45%) and against CBT'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 7.97%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Materials average is 16.45%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for Cabot, and consider following CBT for alerts when major investors trade the stock.