Covanta Holding Profit Margin

Covanta Holding (CVA) currently reports a profit margin of 1.23% as of September 2021. That compares with -1.48% in the prior-year period — up 183.3% year over year. That is below the Industrials sector average of 4.71%. Use the charts on this page to explore Covanta Holding's profit margin history and peer comparisons.

Covanta Holding's profit margin increased from -1.48% to 1.23% — a 183.3% year-over-year increase (period ending September 2021). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.

Covanta Holding's profit margin of 1.23% is lower than the Industrials sector average of 4.71%. That is roughly 73.9% 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 Covanta Holding's current 1.23% should be judged against Industrials norms (sector average: 4.71%) and against CVA'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 1.23%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Industrials average is 4.71%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for Covanta Holding, and consider following CVA for alerts when major investors trade the stock.