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Green Plains Profit Margin

Valuation check: GPRE's profit margin is 10.87%, above the Materials sector average of 9.92%.

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Quarterly Profit Margin

17.23%
↑ 634.43% YoY

As of Sep 2026

Annual Profit Margin (TTM)

10.87%
↑ 229.79% YoY

Trailing 12 months ending Sep 2026

Average Profit Margin (Comparison Companies)

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Profit Margin History

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Profit Margin Comparison

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Annual Profit Margin Growth Rate (%)

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Green Plains (GPRE) FAQ

Green Plains (GPRE) currently reports a profit margin of 10.87% as of September 2026. That compares with -8.37% in the prior-year period — up 229.8% year over year. That is above the Materials sector average of 9.92%. Use the charts on this page to explore Green Plains's profit margin history and peer comparisons.

Green Plains's profit margin increased from -8.37% to 10.87% — a 229.8% year-over-year increase (period ending September 2026). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.

Green Plains's profit margin of 10.87% is higher than the Materials sector average of 9.92%. That is roughly 9.6% above the sector mean. A reading higher 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 10.87% should be judged against Materials norms (sector average: 9.92%) 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 10.87%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Materials average is 9.92%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for Green Plains, and consider following GPRE for alerts when major investors trade the stock.