ION Geophysical Profit Margin

ION Geophysical (IO) currently reports a profit margin of -42.05% as of September 2021. That compares with -27.94% in the prior-year period — down 50.5% year over year. That is below the Energy sector average of 11.48%. Use the charts on this page to explore ION Geophysical's profit margin history and peer comparisons.

ION Geophysical's profit margin decreased from -27.94% to -42.05% — a 50.5% year-over-year decrease (period ending September 2021). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.

ION Geophysical's profit margin of -42.05% is lower than the Energy sector average of 11.48%. That is roughly 466.4% 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 ION Geophysical's current -42.05% should be judged against Energy norms (sector average: 11.48%) and against IO'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 -42.05%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Energy average is 11.48%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for ION Geophysical, and consider following IO for alerts when major investors trade the stock.