Valuation check: MTH's profit margin is 9.88%, below the Healthcare sector average of 15.58%.
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Meritage Homes (MTH) currently reports a profit margin of 9.88% as of March 2026. That compares with 11.55% in the prior-year period — down 14.4% year over year. That is below the Healthcare sector average of 15.58%. Use the charts on this page to explore Meritage Homes's profit margin history and peer comparisons.
Meritage Homes's profit margin decreased from 11.55% to 9.88% — a 14.4% year-over-year decrease (period ending March 2026). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.
Meritage Homes's profit margin of 9.88% is lower than the Healthcare sector average of 15.58%. That is roughly 36.6% 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 Meritage Homes's current 9.88% should be judged against Healthcare norms (sector average: 15.58%) and against MTH'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 9.88%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Healthcare average is 15.58%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for Meritage Homes, and consider following MTH for alerts when major investors trade the stock.