CNB Profit Margin

CNB (CNBW) currently reports a profit margin of 3.8% as of March 2012. That compares with 3.89% in the prior-year period — down 2.3% year over year. That is below the sector sector average of 13.2%. Use the charts on this page to explore CNB's profit margin history and peer comparisons.

CNB's profit margin decreased from 3.89% to 3.8% — a 2.3% year-over-year decrease (period ending March 2012). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.

CNB's profit margin of 3.8% is lower than the its sector sector average of 13.2%. That is roughly 71.2% 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 CNB's current 3.8% should be judged against industry norms (sector average: 13.2%) and against CNBW'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 3.8%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The sector average is 13.2%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for CNB, and consider following CNBW for alerts when major investors trade the stock.