Valuation check: HP's profit margin is -3.43%, below the Energy sector average of 9.81%.
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Helmerich & Payne's profit margin stands at -3.43% as of June 2026. That compares with -0.9% in the prior-year period — down 280.9% year over year. That is below the Energy sector average of 9.81%. Stockcircle updates this page with the newest filings so you can track how the metric evolves quarter by quarter.
Helmerich & Payne reported -3.43% in profit margin versus -0.9% a year earlier — a 280.9% year-over-year decrease. The historical chart on this page makes it easier to see whether that move is part of a longer pattern.
Helmerich & Payne sits lower the Energy benchmark (9.81%) with a profit margin of -3.43%. That is roughly 135.0% below the sector mean. Peer context matters because what looks expensive or cheap in absolute terms can be normal for the sector.
A profit margin of -3.43% for Helmerich & Payne means each unit of related capital or sales is generating that return rate. Higher is usually better for profitability metrics, but extremely high figures can reflect one-time items or thin equity bases. Review several years of data on this page before extrapolating.
The history chart shows how Helmerich & Payne's profit margin evolved across reporting periods, while the comparison chart places HP next to similar companies. Use both: a rising metric that still lags peers tells a different story than a rising metric that already leads the group. Growth charts, when available, highlight acceleration or slowdown.