New Oriental Energy & Chemical Profit Margin

New Oriental Energy & Chemical (NOEC) currently reports a profit margin of -41.52% as of December 2010. That compares with -26.72% in the prior-year period — down 55.4% year over year. That is below the sector sector average of 13.16%. Use the charts on this page to explore New Oriental Energy & Chemical's profit margin history and peer comparisons.

New Oriental Energy & Chemical's profit margin decreased from -26.72% to -41.52% — a 55.4% year-over-year decrease (period ending December 2010). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.

New Oriental Energy & Chemical's profit margin of -41.52% is lower than the its sector sector average of 13.16%. That is roughly 415.5% 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 New Oriental Energy & Chemical's current -41.52% should be judged against industry norms (sector average: 13.16%) and against NOEC'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 -41.52%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The sector average is 13.16%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for New Oriental Energy & Chemical, and consider following NOEC for alerts when major investors trade the stock.