Marathon Oil Profit Margin

Marathon Oil (MRO) currently reports a profit margin of 20.09% as of September 2024. That compares with 26.18% in the prior-year period — down 23.3% year over year. That is above the Energy sector average of 17.04%. Use the charts on this page to explore Marathon Oil's profit margin history and peer comparisons.

Marathon Oil's profit margin decreased from 26.18% to 20.09% — a 23.3% year-over-year decrease (period ending September 2024). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.

Marathon Oil's profit margin of 20.09% is higher than the Energy sector average of 17.04%. That is roughly 17.9% 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 Marathon Oil's current 20.09% should be judged against Energy norms (sector average: 17.04%) and against MRO'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 20.09%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Energy average is 17.04%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for Marathon Oil, and consider following MRO for alerts when major investors trade the stock.