Noranda Aluminum Holding Profit Margin

Noranda Aluminum Holding (NORNQ) currently reports a profit margin of -21.14% as of December 2015. That compares with -1.96% in the prior-year period — down 976.9% year over year. That is below the Materials sector average of 16.96%. Use the charts on this page to explore Noranda Aluminum Holding's profit margin history and peer comparisons.

Noranda Aluminum Holding's profit margin decreased from -1.96% to -21.14% — a 976.9% year-over-year decrease (period ending December 2015). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.

Noranda Aluminum Holding's profit margin of -21.14% is lower than the Materials sector average of 16.96%. That is roughly 224.6% 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 Noranda Aluminum Holding's current -21.14% should be judged against Materials norms (sector average: 16.96%) and against NORNQ'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 -21.14%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Materials average is 16.96%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for Noranda Aluminum Holding, and consider following NORNQ for alerts when major investors trade the stock.