Houston Wire & Cable Company Profit Margin

Houston Wire & Cable Company (HWCC) currently reports a profit margin of -4.81% as of March 2021. That compares with 0.24% in the prior-year period — down 2096.7% year over year. That is below the Real Estate sector average of 13.94%. Use the charts on this page to explore Houston Wire & Cable Company's profit margin history and peer comparisons.

Houston Wire & Cable Company's profit margin decreased from 0.24% to -4.81% — a 2096.7% year-over-year decrease (period ending March 2021). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.

Houston Wire & Cable Company's profit margin of -4.81% is lower than the Real Estate sector average of 13.94%. That is roughly 134.5% 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 Houston Wire & Cable Company's current -4.81% should be judged against Real Estate norms (sector average: 13.94%) and against HWCC'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 -4.81%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Real Estate average is 13.94%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for Houston Wire & Cable Company, and consider following HWCC for alerts when major investors trade the stock.