Latest profit margin for National Western Life Group: 14.04% — see history and peer comparisons.
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National Western Life Group's profit margin stands at 14.04% as of March 2024. That compares with 13.18% in the prior-year period — up 6.5% year over year. That is below the Finance sector average of 17.46%. Stockcircle updates this page with the newest filings so you can track how the metric evolves quarter by quarter.
National Western Life Group reported 14.04% in profit margin versus 13.18% a year earlier — a 6.5% year-over-year increase. The historical chart on this page makes it easier to see whether that move is part of a longer pattern.
National Western Life Group sits lower the Finance benchmark (17.46%) with a profit margin of 14.04%. That is roughly 19.6% 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 14.04% for National Western Life Group 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 Western Life Group's profit margin evolved across reporting periods, while the comparison chart places NWLI 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.