J. C. Penney Company Profit Margin

As of the most recent data (August 2020), JCP shows a profit margin of -5.08%. That compares with -2.78% in the prior-year period — down 82.8% year over year. That is below the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 9.32%. Scroll down for historical charts and peer comparison views.

Compared with the year-ago period, JCP's profit margin is now -5.08% (was -2.78%) — a 82.8% year-over-year decrease. Pairing that YoY change with peer averages gives a clearer picture of whether J. C. Penney Company is outperforming or lagging.

The Consumer Discretionary sector average profit margin is about 9.32%. J. C. Penney Company is at -5.08%, which is lower that average. That is roughly 154.5% below the sector mean. Use the comparison chart on this page to see how JCP stacks up against individual peers as well.

That compares with -2.78% in the prior-year period — down 82.8% year over year. Improvement over multiple periods is generally more meaningful than a single strong quarter. Compare J. C. Penney Company with peers to see if the move is company-specific or sector-wide.

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