Valuation check: FOR's profit margin is 9.88%, below the Real Estate sector average of 14.65%.
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Forestar Group (FOR) currently reports a profit margin of 9.88% as of June 2026. That compares with 10.54% in the prior-year period — down 6.2% year over year. That is below the Real Estate sector average of 14.65%. Use the charts on this page to explore Forestar Group's profit margin history and peer comparisons.
Forestar Group's profit margin decreased from 10.54% to 9.88% — a 6.2% year-over-year decrease (period ending June 2026). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.
Forestar Group's profit margin of 9.88% is lower than the Real Estate sector average of 14.65%. That is roughly 32.6% 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 Forestar Group's current 9.88% should be judged against Real Estate norms (sector average: 14.65%) and against FOR'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 9.88%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Real Estate average is 14.65%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for Forestar Group, and consider following FOR for alerts when major investors trade the stock.