Kansas City Southern Profit Margin

Kansas City Southern (KSU) currently reports a profit margin of 3.33% as of September 2021. That compares with 21.67% in the prior-year period — down 84.7% year over year. That is below the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 10.39%. Use the charts on this page to explore Kansas City Southern's profit margin history and peer comparisons.

Kansas City Southern's profit margin decreased from 21.67% to 3.33% — a 84.7% 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.

Kansas City Southern's profit margin of 3.33% is lower than the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 10.39%. That is roughly 68.0% 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 Kansas City Southern's current 3.33% should be judged against Consumer Discretionary norms (sector average: 10.39%) and against KSU'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 3.33%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Consumer Discretionary average is 10.39%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for Kansas City Southern, and consider following KSU for alerts when major investors trade the stock.