Omega Protein Profit Margin

Omega Protein (OME) currently reports a profit margin of 5.45% as of September 2017. That compares with 8.11% in the prior-year period — down 32.8% year over year. That is below the sector sector average of 21.49%. Use the charts on this page to explore Omega Protein's profit margin history and peer comparisons.

Omega Protein's profit margin decreased from 8.11% to 5.45% — a 32.8% year-over-year decrease (period ending September 2017). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.

Omega Protein's profit margin of 5.45% is lower than the its sector sector average of 21.49%. That is roughly 74.6% 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 Omega Protein's current 5.45% should be judged against industry norms (sector average: 21.49%) and against OME'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 5.45%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The sector average is 21.49%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for Omega Protein, and consider following OME for alerts when major investors trade the stock.