Mentor Graphics Profit Margin

Mentor Graphics (MENT) currently reports a profit margin of 12.08% as of January 2017. That compares with 8.1% in the prior-year period — up 49.1% year over year. That is below the sector sector average of 19.69%. Use the charts on this page to explore Mentor Graphics's profit margin history and peer comparisons.

Mentor Graphics's profit margin increased from 8.1% to 12.08% — a 49.1% year-over-year increase (period ending January 2017). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.

Mentor Graphics's profit margin of 12.08% is lower than the its sector sector average of 19.69%. That is roughly 38.7% 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 Mentor Graphics's current 12.08% should be judged against industry norms (sector average: 19.69%) and against MENT'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 12.08%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The sector average is 19.69%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for Mentor Graphics, and consider following MENT for alerts when major investors trade the stock.