Hauppauge Digital Profit Margin

Hauppauge Digital (HAUP) currently reports a profit margin of -24.32% as of March 2014. That compares with -4.68% in the prior-year period — down 419.8% year over year. That is below the sector sector average of 19.61%. Use the charts on this page to explore Hauppauge Digital's profit margin history and peer comparisons.

Hauppauge Digital's profit margin decreased from -4.68% to -24.32% — a 419.8% year-over-year decrease (period ending March 2014). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.

Hauppauge Digital's profit margin of -24.32% is lower than the its sector sector average of 19.61%. That is roughly 224.0% 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 Hauppauge Digital's current -24.32% should be judged against industry norms (sector average: 19.61%) and against HAUP'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 -24.32%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The sector average is 19.61%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for Hauppauge Digital, and consider following HAUP for alerts when major investors trade the stock.