Snyder's-Lance Profit Margin

Snyder's-Lance's profit margin stands at 6.6% as of December 2017. That compares with 1.91% in the prior-year period — up 246.4% year over year. That is below the sector sector average of 19.74%. Stockcircle updates this page with the newest filings so you can track how the metric evolves quarter by quarter.

Snyder's-Lance reported 6.6% in profit margin versus 1.91% a year earlier — a 246.4% year-over-year increase. The historical chart on this page makes it easier to see whether that move is part of a longer pattern.

Snyder's-Lance sits lower the its sector benchmark (19.74%) with a profit margin of 6.6%. That is roughly 66.5% below the sector mean. Peer context matters because what looks expensive or cheap in absolute terms can be normal for the sector.

A profit margin of 6.6% for Snyder's-Lance means each unit of related capital or sales is generating that return rate. Higher is usually better for profitability metrics, but extremely high figures can reflect one-time items or thin equity bases. Review several years of data on this page before extrapolating.

The history chart shows how Snyder's-Lance's profit margin evolved across reporting periods, while the comparison chart places LNCE next to similar companies. Use both: a rising metric that still lags peers tells a different story than a rising metric that already leads the group. Growth charts, when available, highlight acceleration or slowdown.