Lighting Science Group Profit Margin

Lighting Science Group's profit margin stands at -57.27% as of March 2017. That compares with -14.93% in the prior-year period — down 283.5% year over year. That is below the sector sector average of 13.2%. Stockcircle updates this page with the newest filings so you can track how the metric evolves quarter by quarter.

Lighting Science Group reported -57.27% in profit margin versus -14.93% a year earlier — a 283.5% year-over-year decrease. The historical chart on this page makes it easier to see whether that move is part of a longer pattern.

Lighting Science Group sits lower the its sector benchmark (13.2%) with a profit margin of -57.27%. That is roughly 533.9% 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 -57.27% for Lighting Science Group 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 Lighting Science Group's profit margin evolved across reporting periods, while the comparison chart places LSCG 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.