International Card Establishment Profit Margin

International Card Establishment (ICRD) currently reports a profit margin of -6.52% as of September 2012. That compares with -9.5% in the prior-year period — up 31.4% year over year. That is below the sector sector average of 13.16%. Use the charts on this page to explore International Card Establishment's profit margin history and peer comparisons.

International Card Establishment's profit margin increased from -9.5% to -6.52% — a 31.4% year-over-year increase (period ending September 2012). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.

International Card Establishment's profit margin of -6.52% is lower than the its sector sector average of 13.16%. That is roughly 149.5% 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 International Card Establishment's current -6.52% should be judged against industry norms (sector average: 13.16%) and against ICRD'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 -6.52%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The sector average is 13.16%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for International Card Establishment, and consider following ICRD for alerts when major investors trade the stock.