Valuation check: CXO's profit margin is -294.71%, below the Energy sector average of 9.85%.
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Concho Resources (CXO) currently reports a profit margin of -294.71% as of September 2020. That compares with 28.98% in the prior-year period — down 1116.8% year over year. That is below the Energy sector average of 9.85%. Use the charts on this page to explore Concho Resources's profit margin history and peer comparisons.
Concho Resources's profit margin decreased from 28.98% to -294.71% — a 1116.8% year-over-year decrease (period ending September 2020). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.
Concho Resources's profit margin of -294.71% is lower than the Energy sector average of 9.85%. That is roughly 3090.7% 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 Concho Resources's current -294.71% should be judged against Energy norms (sector average: 9.85%) and against CXO'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 -294.71%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Energy average is 9.85%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for Concho Resources, and consider following CXO for alerts when major investors trade the stock.