Golden Enterprises Profit Margin

Golden Enterprises (GLDC) currently reports a profit margin of 1.88% as of May 2016. That compares with 1.35% in the prior-year period — up 39.3% year over year. That is below the sector sector average of 13.09%. Use the charts on this page to explore Golden Enterprises's profit margin history and peer comparisons.

Golden Enterprises's profit margin increased from 1.35% to 1.88% — a 39.3% year-over-year increase (period ending May 2016). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.

Golden Enterprises's profit margin of 1.88% is lower than the its sector sector average of 13.09%. That is roughly 85.7% 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 Golden Enterprises's current 1.88% should be judged against industry norms (sector average: 13.09%) and against GLDC'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 1.88%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The sector average is 13.09%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for Golden Enterprises, and consider following GLDC for alerts when major investors trade the stock.