HF Financial (HFFC) has a profit margin of 24.54%, above the sector sector average of 13.09%.
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HF Financial (HFFC) currently reports a profit margin of 24.54% as of March 2016. That compares with 14.29% in the prior-year period — up 71.7% year over year. That is above the sector sector average of 13.09%. Use the charts on this page to explore HF Financial's profit margin history and peer comparisons.
HF Financial's profit margin increased from 14.29% to 24.54% — a 71.7% year-over-year increase (period ending March 2016). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.
HF Financial's profit margin of 24.54% is higher than the its sector sector average of 13.09%. That is roughly 87.5% 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 HF Financial's current 24.54% should be judged against industry norms (sector average: 13.09%) and against HFFC'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 24.54%, 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 HF Financial, and consider following HFFC for alerts when major investors trade the stock.