Valuation check: DVLN's profit margin is 26.67%, above the sector sector average of 13.2%.
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Trailing 12 months ending Sep 2010
DVL's profit margin stands at 26.67% as of September 2010. That compares with 15.04% in the prior-year period — up 77.3% year over year. That is above the sector sector average of 13.2%. Stockcircle updates this page with the newest filings so you can track how the metric evolves quarter by quarter.
DVL reported 26.67% in profit margin versus 15.04% a year earlier — a 77.3% year-over-year increase. The historical chart on this page makes it easier to see whether that move is part of a longer pattern.
DVL sits higher the its sector benchmark (13.2%) with a profit margin of 26.67%. That is roughly 102.0% above the sector mean. Peer context matters because what looks expensive or cheap in absolute terms can be normal for the sector.
A profit margin of 26.67% for DVL means each unit of related capital or sales is generating that return rate. Higher is usually better for profitability metrics, but extremely high figures can reflect one-time items or thin equity bases. Review several years of data on this page before extrapolating.
The history chart shows how DVL's profit margin evolved across reporting periods, while the comparison chart places DVLN next to similar companies. Use both: a rising metric that still lags peers tells a different story than a rising metric that already leads the group. Growth charts, when available, highlight acceleration or slowdown.