Hoku Profit Margin

Hoku (HOKUQ) currently reports a profit margin of -336.56% as of December 2011. That compares with -236.47% in the prior-year period — down 42.3% year over year. That is below the sector sector average of 21.34%. Use the charts on this page to explore Hoku's profit margin history and peer comparisons.

Hoku's profit margin decreased from -236.47% to -336.56% — a 42.3% year-over-year decrease (period ending December 2011). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.

Hoku's profit margin of -336.56% is lower than the its sector sector average of 21.34%. That is roughly 1677.0% 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 Hoku's current -336.56% should be judged against industry norms (sector average: 21.34%) and against HOKUQ'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 -336.56%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The sector average is 21.34%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for Hoku, and consider following HOKUQ for alerts when major investors trade the stock.