City Bank Profit Margin

City Bank (CTBK) currently reports a profit margin of -155.77% as of June 2009. That compares with 30.24% in the prior-year period — down 615.2% year over year. That is below the sector sector average of 13.2%. Use the charts on this page to explore City Bank's profit margin history and peer comparisons.

City Bank's profit margin decreased from 30.24% to -155.77% — a 615.2% year-over-year decrease (period ending June 2009). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.

City Bank's profit margin of -155.77% is lower than the its sector sector average of 13.2%. That is roughly 1280.2% 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 City Bank's current -155.77% should be judged against industry norms (sector average: 13.2%) and against CTBK'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 -155.77%, 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 City Bank, and consider following CTBK for alerts when major investors trade the stock.