First Trust Energy Income and Growth Fund Profit Margin

First Trust Energy Income and Growth Fund's profit margin stands at 80.18% as of November 2023. That compares with 294.16% in the prior-year period — down 72.7% year over year. That is above the sector sector average of 13.78%. Stockcircle updates this page with the newest filings so you can track how the metric evolves quarter by quarter.

First Trust Energy Income and Growth Fund reported 80.18% in profit margin versus 294.16% a year earlier — a 72.7% year-over-year decrease. The historical chart on this page makes it easier to see whether that move is part of a longer pattern.

First Trust Energy Income and Growth Fund sits higher the its sector benchmark (13.78%) with a profit margin of 80.18%. That is roughly 482.0% 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 80.18% for First Trust Energy Income and Growth Fund 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 First Trust Energy Income and Growth Fund's profit margin evolved across reporting periods, while the comparison chart places FEN 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.