Valuation check: IVH's profit margin is -63.61%, below the sector sector average of 19.61%.
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Delaware Ivy High Income Opportunities Fund (IVH) currently reports a profit margin of -63.61% as of March 2020. That compares with 153.03% in the prior-year period — down 141.6% year over year. That is below the sector sector average of 19.61%. Use the charts on this page to explore Delaware Ivy High Income Opportunities Fund's profit margin history and peer comparisons.
Delaware Ivy High Income Opportunities Fund's profit margin decreased from 153.03% to -63.61% — a 141.6% year-over-year decrease (period ending March 2020). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.
Delaware Ivy High Income Opportunities Fund's profit margin of -63.61% is lower than the its sector sector average of 19.61%. That is roughly 424.4% 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 Delaware Ivy High Income Opportunities Fund's current -63.61% should be judged against industry norms (sector average: 19.61%) and against IVH'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 -63.61%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The sector average is 19.61%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for Delaware Ivy High Income Opportunities Fund, and consider following IVH for alerts when major investors trade the stock.