Fidelity Select Defense & Aerospace Portfolio Profit Margin

Fidelity Select Defense & Aerospace Portfolio's profit margin stands at -13.9% as of September 2023. That compares with -242.31% in the prior-year period — up 94.3% year over year. That is below the sector sector average of 19.61%. Stockcircle updates this page with the newest filings so you can track how the metric evolves quarter by quarter.

Fidelity Select Defense & Aerospace Portfolio reported -13.9% in profit margin versus -242.31% a year earlier — a 94.3% year-over-year increase. The historical chart on this page makes it easier to see whether that move is part of a longer pattern.

Fidelity Select Defense & Aerospace Portfolio sits lower the its sector benchmark (19.61%) with a profit margin of -13.9%. That is roughly 170.9% below 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 -13.9% for Fidelity Select Defense & Aerospace Portfolio 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 Fidelity Select Defense & Aerospace Portfolio's profit margin evolved across reporting periods, while the comparison chart places FSDAX 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.