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CarLotz Profit Margin

Valuation check: LOTZ's profit margin is -4.99%, below the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 10.39%.

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Quarterly Profit Margin

0.48%
109.43% YoY

As of Sep 2022

Annual Profit Margin (TTM)

-4.99%
64.70% YoY

Trailing 12 months ending Sep 2022

Average Profit Margin (Comparison Companies)

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Profit Margin History

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Profit Margin Comparison

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Annual Profit Margin Growth Rate (%)

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CarLotz (LOTZ) FAQ

CarLotz (LOTZ) currently reports a profit margin of -4.99% as of September 2022. That compares with -14.14% in the prior-year period — up 64.7% year over year. That is below the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 10.39%. Use the charts on this page to explore CarLotz's profit margin history and peer comparisons.

CarLotz's profit margin increased from -14.14% to -4.99% — a 64.7% year-over-year increase (period ending September 2022). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.

CarLotz's profit margin of -4.99% is lower than the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 10.39%. That is roughly 148.0% 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 CarLotz's current -4.99% should be judged against Consumer Discretionary norms (sector average: 10.39%) and against LOTZ'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 -4.99%, 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 CarLotz, and consider following LOTZ for alerts when major investors trade the stock.