HMS Holdings Profit Margin

HMS Holdings (HMSY) currently reports a profit margin of 10.42% as of December 2020. That compares with 13.92% in the prior-year period — down 25.2% year over year. That is below the Consumer Staples sector average of 20.29%. Use the charts on this page to explore HMS Holdings's profit margin history and peer comparisons.

HMS Holdings's profit margin decreased from 13.92% to 10.42% — a 25.2% year-over-year decrease (period ending December 2020). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.

HMS Holdings's profit margin of 10.42% is lower than the Consumer Staples sector average of 20.29%. That is roughly 48.7% 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 HMS Holdings's current 10.42% should be judged against Consumer Staples norms (sector average: 20.29%) and against HMSY'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 10.42%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Consumer Staples average is 20.29%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for HMS Holdings, and consider following HMSY for alerts when major investors trade the stock.