CenturyLink Profit Margin

CenturyLink (CTL) currently reports a profit margin of 6.05% as of September 2020. That compares with -34.96% in the prior-year period — up 117.3% year over year. That is below the Telecommunications sector average of 12.17%. Use the charts on this page to explore CenturyLink's profit margin history and peer comparisons.

CenturyLink's profit margin increased from -34.96% to 6.05% — a 117.3% year-over-year increase (period ending September 2020). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.

CenturyLink's profit margin of 6.05% is lower than the Telecommunications sector average of 12.17%. That is roughly 50.3% 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 CenturyLink's current 6.05% should be judged against Telecommunications norms (sector average: 12.17%) and against CTL'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 6.05%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Telecommunications average is 12.17%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for CenturyLink, and consider following CTL for alerts when major investors trade the stock.