Valuation check: HDS's profit margin is 5.63%, below the Industrials sector average of 10.05%.
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HD Supply Holdings (HDS) currently reports a profit margin of 5.63% as of November 2020. That compares with 7.51% in the prior-year period — down 25.0% year over year. That is below the Industrials sector average of 10.05%. Use the charts on this page to explore HD Supply Holdings's profit margin history and peer comparisons.
HD Supply Holdings's profit margin decreased from 7.51% to 5.63% — a 25.0% year-over-year decrease (period ending November 2020). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.
HD Supply Holdings's profit margin of 5.63% is lower than the Industrials sector average of 10.05%. That is roughly 44.0% 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 HD Supply Holdings's current 5.63% should be judged against Industrials norms (sector average: 10.05%) and against HDS'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 5.63%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Industrials average is 10.05%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for HD Supply Holdings, and consider following HDS for alerts when major investors trade the stock.