Livent (LTHM) has a profit margin of 40.77%, above the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 10.39%.
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Livent (LTHM) currently reports a profit margin of 40.77% as of September 2023. That compares with 27.67% in the prior-year period — up 47.3% year over year. That is above the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 10.39%. Use the charts on this page to explore Livent's profit margin history and peer comparisons.
Livent's profit margin increased from 27.67% to 40.77% — a 47.3% year-over-year increase (period ending September 2023). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.
Livent's profit margin of 40.77% is higher than the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 10.39%. That is roughly 292.2% above the sector mean. A reading higher 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 Livent's current 40.77% should be judged against Consumer Discretionary norms (sector average: 10.39%) and against LTHM'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 40.77%, 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 Livent, and consider following LTHM for alerts when major investors trade the stock.