Valuation check: GPRE's profit margin is 6.78%, below the Materials sector average of 17.03%.
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Green Plains (GPRE) currently reports a profit margin of 6.78% as of June 2026. That compares with -6.34% in the prior-year period — up 206.9% year over year. That is below the Materials sector average of 17.03%. Use the charts on this page to explore Green Plains's profit margin history and peer comparisons.
Green Plains's profit margin increased from -6.34% to 6.78% — a 206.9% year-over-year increase (period ending June 2026). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.
Green Plains's profit margin of 6.78% is lower than the Materials sector average of 17.03%. That is roughly 60.2% 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 Green Plains's current 6.78% should be judged against Materials norms (sector average: 17.03%) and against GPRE'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 6.78%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Materials average is 17.03%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for Green Plains, and consider following GPRE for alerts when major investors trade the stock.