McDermott International Profit Margin

McDermott International (MDR) currently reports a profit margin of -34.5% as of December 2019. That compares with -40.07% in the prior-year period — up 13.9% year over year. That is below the Industrials sector average of 10.05%. Use the charts on this page to explore McDermott International's profit margin history and peer comparisons.

McDermott International's profit margin increased from -40.07% to -34.5% — a 13.9% year-over-year increase (period ending December 2019). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.

McDermott International's profit margin of -34.5% is lower than the Industrials sector average of 10.05%. That is roughly 443.5% 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 McDermott International's current -34.5% should be judged against Industrials norms (sector average: 10.05%) and against MDR'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 -34.5%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Industrials average is 10.05%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for McDermott International, and consider following MDR for alerts when major investors trade the stock.