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E*TRADE Financial Profit Margin

Valuation check: ETFC's profit margin is 28.69%, above the Finance sector average of 17.31%.

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Quarterly Profit Margin

27.37%
14.38% YoY

As of Jun 2020

Annual Profit Margin (TTM)

28.69%
21.95% YoY

Trailing 12 months ending Jun 2020

Average Profit Margin (Comparison Companies)

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Profit Margin History

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Profit Margin Comparison

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Annual Profit Margin Growth Rate (%)

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E*TRADE Financial (ETFC) FAQ

E*TRADE Financial (ETFC) currently reports a profit margin of 28.69% as of June 2020. That compares with 36.75% in the prior-year period — down 21.9% year over year. That is above the Finance sector average of 17.31%. Use the charts on this page to explore E*TRADE Financial's profit margin history and peer comparisons.

E*TRADE Financial's profit margin decreased from 36.75% to 28.69% — a 21.9% year-over-year decrease (period ending June 2020). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.

E*TRADE Financial's profit margin of 28.69% is higher than the Finance sector average of 17.31%. That is roughly 65.7% above the sector mean. A reading higher 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 E*TRADE Financial's current 28.69% should be judged against Finance norms (sector average: 17.31%) and against ETFC'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 28.69%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Finance average is 17.31%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for E*TRADE Financial, and consider following ETFC for alerts when major investors trade the stock.