National Research Profit Margin

National Research's profit margin stands at 6.52% as of March 2026. That compares with 17.13% in the prior-year period — down 62.0% year over year. That is below the Healthcare sector average of 15.58%. Stockcircle updates this page with the newest filings so you can track how the metric evolves quarter by quarter.

National Research reported 6.52% in profit margin versus 17.13% a year earlier — a 62.0% year-over-year decrease. The historical chart on this page makes it easier to see whether that move is part of a longer pattern.

National Research sits lower the Healthcare benchmark (15.58%) with a profit margin of 6.52%. That is roughly 58.2% below the sector mean. Peer context matters because what looks expensive or cheap in absolute terms can be normal for the sector.

A profit margin of 6.52% for National Research means each unit of related capital or sales is generating that return rate. Higher is usually better for profitability metrics, but extremely high figures can reflect one-time items or thin equity bases. Review several years of data on this page before extrapolating.

The history chart shows how National Research's profit margin evolved across reporting periods, while the comparison chart places NRC next to similar companies. Use both: a rising metric that still lags peers tells a different story than a rising metric that already leads the group. Growth charts, when available, highlight acceleration or slowdown.