China Eastern Airlines Ltd. Profit Margin

China Eastern Airlines Ltd. (CEA) currently reports a profit margin of -4.37% as of September 2024. That compares with -12.4% in the prior-year period — up 64.8% year over year. That is below the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 10.32%. Use the charts on this page to explore China Eastern Airlines Ltd.'s profit margin history and peer comparisons.

China Eastern Airlines Ltd.'s profit margin increased from -12.4% to -4.37% — a 64.8% year-over-year increase (period ending September 2024). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.

China Eastern Airlines Ltd.'s profit margin of -4.37% is lower than the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 10.32%. That is roughly 142.3% 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 China Eastern Airlines Ltd.'s current -4.37% should be judged against Consumer Discretionary norms (sector average: 10.32%) and against CEA'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 -4.37%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Consumer Discretionary average is 10.32%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for China Eastern Airlines Ltd., and consider following CEA for alerts when major investors trade the stock.