Valuation check: DFODQ's profit margin is -6.82%, below the Consumer Staples sector average of 21.57%.
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As of the most recent data (December 2019), DFODQ shows a profit margin of -6.82%. That compares with -4.22% in the prior-year period — down 61.8% year over year. That is below the Consumer Staples sector average of 21.57%. Scroll down for historical charts and peer comparison views.
Compared with the year-ago period, DFODQ's profit margin is now -6.82% (was -4.22%) — a 61.8% year-over-year decrease. Pairing that YoY change with peer averages gives a clearer picture of whether Dean Foods is outperforming or lagging.
The Consumer Staples sector average profit margin is about 21.57%. Dean Foods is at -6.82%, which is lower that average. That is roughly 131.6% below the sector mean. Use the comparison chart on this page to see how DFODQ stacks up against individual peers as well.
That compares with -4.22% in the prior-year period — down 61.8% year over year. Improvement over multiple periods is generally more meaningful than a single strong quarter. Compare Dean Foods with peers to see if the move is company-specific or sector-wide.
Besides this profit margin page, Stockcircle has Dean Foods's full stock overview, other financial metrics, insider and congress trade tabs, and tools to follow the stock. Together they help you connect profit margin (currently -6.82%) with ownership activity and broader fundamentals.