FNB Profit Margin

FNB (FIDS) currently reports a profit margin of 14.28% as of December 2007. That compares with 13.77% in the prior-year period — up 3.7% year over year. That is below the sector sector average of 21.63%. Use the charts on this page to explore FNB's profit margin history and peer comparisons.

FNB's profit margin increased from 13.77% to 14.28% — a 3.7% year-over-year increase (period ending December 2007). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.

FNB's profit margin of 14.28% is lower than the its sector sector average of 21.63%. That is roughly 34.0% 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 FNB's current 14.28% should be judged against industry norms (sector average: 21.63%) and against FIDS'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 14.28%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The sector average is 21.63%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for FNB, and consider following FIDS for alerts when major investors trade the stock.