Valuation check: NUAN's profit margin is -7.41%, below the Technology sector average of 37.08%.
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Nuance Communications (NUAN) currently reports a profit margin of -7.41% as of December 2021. That compares with -0.88% in the prior-year period — down 741.1% year over year. That is below the Technology sector average of 37.08%. Use the charts on this page to explore Nuance Communications's profit margin history and peer comparisons.
Nuance Communications's profit margin decreased from -0.88% to -7.41% — a 741.1% year-over-year decrease (period ending December 2021). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.
Nuance Communications's profit margin of -7.41% is lower than the Technology sector average of 37.08%. That is roughly 120.0% 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 Nuance Communications's current -7.41% should be judged against Technology norms (sector average: 37.08%) and against NUAN'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 -7.41%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Technology average is 37.08%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for Nuance Communications, and consider following NUAN for alerts when major investors trade the stock.