FirstGroup plc Profit Margin

FirstGroup plc (FGP.L) currently reports a profit margin of 2.5% as of March 2026. That compares with 0.81% in the prior-year period — up 207.9% year over year. That is below the sector sector average of 13.2%. Use the charts on this page to explore FirstGroup plc's profit margin history and peer comparisons.

FirstGroup plc's profit margin increased from 0.81% to 2.5% — a 207.9% year-over-year increase (period ending March 2026). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.

FirstGroup plc's profit margin of 2.5% is lower than the its sector sector average of 13.2%. That is roughly 81.0% 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 FirstGroup plc's current 2.5% should be judged against industry norms (sector average: 13.2%) and against FGP.L'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 2.5%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The sector average is 13.2%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for FirstGroup plc, and consider following FGP.L for alerts when major investors trade the stock.