Fairchild Semiconductor Intl Profit Margin

Fairchild Semiconductor Intl (FCS) currently reports a profit margin of 0.55% as of June 2016. That compares with -1.83% in the prior-year period — up 129.9% year over year. That is below the sector sector average of 13.16%. Use the charts on this page to explore Fairchild Semiconductor Intl's profit margin history and peer comparisons.

Fairchild Semiconductor Intl's profit margin increased from -1.83% to 0.55% — a 129.9% year-over-year increase (period ending June 2016). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.

Fairchild Semiconductor Intl's profit margin of 0.55% is lower than the its sector sector average of 13.16%. That is roughly 95.9% 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 Fairchild Semiconductor Intl's current 0.55% should be judged against industry norms (sector average: 13.16%) and against FCS'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 0.55%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The sector average is 13.16%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for Fairchild Semiconductor Intl, and consider following FCS for alerts when major investors trade the stock.