NOV Profit Margin

NOV (NOV.MX) currently reports a profit margin of 1.69% as of September 2026. That compares with 4.36% in the prior-year period — down 61.2% year over year. That is below the Industrials sector average of 8.2%. Use the charts on this page to explore NOV's profit margin history and peer comparisons.

NOV's profit margin decreased from 4.36% to 1.69% — a 61.2% year-over-year decrease (period ending September 2026). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.

NOV's profit margin of 1.69% is lower than the Industrials sector average of 8.2%. That is roughly 79.3% 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 NOV's current 1.69% should be judged against Industrials norms (sector average: 8.2%) and against NOV.MX'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 1.69%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Industrials average is 8.2%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for NOV, and consider following NOV.MX for alerts when major investors trade the stock.