Cal Dive International Profit Margin

Cal Dive International posts 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 16.51%. Comparing that reading with peers and prior periods is usually more useful than looking at the number in isolation.

In the prior comparable period, Cal Dive International's profit margin was -10.76%. The latest reading is -16.6% — a 54.2% year-over-year decrease (period ending September 2014). Use the history and growth charts on this page for a longer lookback.

For Energy stocks, a profit margin near 16.51% is typical. Cal Dive International's -16.6% is lower that level. That is roughly 200.6% below the sector mean. Whether that is a warning or an opportunity depends on growth outlook and other fundamentals shown elsewhere on Stockcircle.

Cal Dive International's profit margin moves when the underlying profit, equity, or asset base changes. Cost cuts, pricing power, buybacks, write-downs, and cyclical swings can all shift the percentage. The latest reading is -16.6% as of September 2014; use YoY and peer views to separate noise from signal.

Context for CDVIQ's profit margin usually means three checks: (1) trend versus prior periods, (2) level versus peers (average 16.51%), and (3) consistency with growth and profitability. This page covers the first two; Cal Dive International's other metric pages and overview cover the third.