Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Profit Margin

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMHC) currently reports a profit margin of 20.52% as of December 2021. That compares with -46.53% in the prior-year period — up 144.1% year over year. That is above the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 10.39%. Use the charts on this page to explore Houghton Mifflin Harcourt's profit margin history and peer comparisons.

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt's profit margin increased from -46.53% to 20.52% — a 144.1% year-over-year increase (period ending December 2021). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt's profit margin of 20.52% is higher than the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 10.39%. That is roughly 97.4% 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 Houghton Mifflin Harcourt's current 20.52% should be judged against Consumer Discretionary norms (sector average: 10.39%) and against HMHC'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 20.52%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Consumer Discretionary average is 10.39%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, and consider following HMHC for alerts when major investors trade the stock.