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Mesa Laboratories Profit Margin

Valuation check: MLAB's profit margin is 2.69%, below the Industrials sector average of 10.05%.

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Quarterly Profit Margin

-6.49%
43.31% YoY

As of Mar 2026

Annual Profit Margin (TTM)

2.69%
428.89% YoY

Trailing 12 months ending Mar 2026

Average Profit Margin (Comparison Companies)

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Profit Margin History

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Profit Margin Comparison

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Annual Profit Margin Growth Rate (%)

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Mesa Laboratories (MLAB) FAQ

Mesa Laboratories (MLAB) currently reports a profit margin of 2.69% as of March 2026. That compares with -0.82% in the prior-year period — up 428.9% year over year. That is below the Industrials sector average of 10.05%. Use the charts on this page to explore Mesa Laboratories's profit margin history and peer comparisons.

Mesa Laboratories's profit margin increased from -0.82% to 2.69% — a 428.9% year-over-year increase (period ending March 2026). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.

Mesa Laboratories's profit margin of 2.69% is lower than the Industrials sector average of 10.05%. That is roughly 73.2% 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 Mesa Laboratories's current 2.69% should be judged against Industrials norms (sector average: 10.05%) and against MLAB'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 2.69%, 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 Mesa Laboratories, and consider following MLAB for alerts when major investors trade the stock.