Latest profit margin for Landstar System: 3.03% — see history and peer comparisons.
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Landstar System (LSTR) currently reports a profit margin of 3.03% as of September 2026. That compares with 2.87% in the prior-year period — up 5.6% year over year. That is below the Industrials sector average of 8.37%. Use the charts on this page to explore Landstar System's profit margin history and peer comparisons.
Landstar System's profit margin increased from 2.87% to 3.03% — a 5.6% year-over-year increase (period ending September 2026). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.
Landstar System's profit margin of 3.03% is lower than the Industrials sector average of 8.37%. That is roughly 63.8% 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 Landstar System's current 3.03% should be judged against Industrials norms (sector average: 8.37%) and against LSTR'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 3.03%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Industrials average is 8.37%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for Landstar System, and consider following LSTR for alerts when major investors trade the stock.