H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB (publ) Profit Margin

H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB (publ) posts a profit margin of 5.99% as of August 2026. That compares with 4.71% in the prior-year period — up 27.2% year over year. That is below the sector sector average of 13.2%. Comparing that reading with peers and prior periods is usually more useful than looking at the number in isolation.

In the prior comparable period, H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB (publ)'s profit margin was 4.71%. The latest reading is 5.99% — a 27.2% year-over-year increase (period ending August 2026). Use the history and growth charts on this page for a longer lookback.

For its sector stocks, a profit margin near 13.2% is typical. H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB (publ)'s 5.99% is lower that level. That is roughly 54.7% below the sector mean. Whether that is a warning or an opportunity depends on growth outlook and other fundamentals shown elsewhere on Stockcircle.

H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB (publ)'s profit margin moves when the underlying profit, equity, or asset base changes. Cost cuts, pricing power, buybacks, write-downs, and cyclical swings can all shift the percentage. The latest reading is 5.99% as of August 2026; use YoY and peer views to separate noise from signal.

Context for HMSB.DE's profit margin usually means three checks: (1) trend versus prior periods, (2) level versus peers (average 13.2%), and (3) consistency with growth and profitability. This page covers the first two; H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB (publ)'s other metric pages and overview cover the third.