Capstone Turbine (CPST) has a profit margin of -24.28%, below the Industrials sector average of 10.29%.
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Capstone Turbine (CPST) currently reports a profit margin of -24.28% as of March 2021. That compares with -25.56% in the prior-year period — up 5.0% year over year. That is below the Industrials sector average of 10.29%. Use the charts on this page to explore Capstone Turbine's profit margin history and peer comparisons.
Capstone Turbine's profit margin increased from -25.56% to -24.28% — a 5.0% year-over-year increase (period ending March 2021). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.
Capstone Turbine's profit margin of -24.28% is lower than the Industrials sector average of 10.29%. That is roughly 336.0% 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 Capstone Turbine's current -24.28% should be judged against Industrials norms (sector average: 10.29%) and against CPST'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 -24.28%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Industrials average is 10.29%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for Capstone Turbine, and consider following CPST for alerts when major investors trade the stock.