Cal Dive International Profit Margin

Cal Dive International (CDVIQ) currently reports a profit margin of -16.6% as of September 2014. That compares with -10.76% in the prior-year period — down 54.2% year over year. That is below the Energy sector average of 17.04%. Use the charts on this page to explore Cal Dive International's profit margin history and peer comparisons.

Cal Dive International's profit margin decreased from -10.76% to -16.6% — a 54.2% year-over-year decrease (period ending September 2014). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.

Cal Dive International's profit margin of -16.6% is lower than the Energy sector average of 17.04%. That is roughly 197.4% 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 Cal Dive International's current -16.6% should be judged against Energy norms (sector average: 17.04%) and against CDVIQ'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 -16.6%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Energy average is 17.04%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for Cal Dive International, and consider following CDVIQ for alerts when major investors trade the stock.