Learning Tree International (LTRE) has a profit margin of -3.2%, below the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 10.39%.
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Learning Tree International (LTRE) currently reports a profit margin of -3.2% as of September 2018. That compares with -3.02% in the prior-year period — down 5.9% year over year. That is below the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 10.39%. Use the charts on this page to explore Learning Tree International's profit margin history and peer comparisons.
Learning Tree International's profit margin decreased from -3.02% to -3.2% — a 5.9% year-over-year decrease (period ending September 2018). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.
Learning Tree International's profit margin of -3.2% is lower than the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 10.39%. That is roughly 130.8% 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 Learning Tree International's current -3.2% should be judged against Consumer Discretionary norms (sector average: 10.39%) and against LTRE'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 -3.2%, 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 Learning Tree International, and consider following LTRE for alerts when major investors trade the stock.