Otelco Profit Margin

Otelco (OTEL) currently reports a profit margin of 10.18% as of December 2020. That compares with 12.42% in the prior-year period — down 18.1% year over year. That is below the Telecommunications sector average of 12.81%. Use the charts on this page to explore Otelco's profit margin history and peer comparisons.

Otelco's profit margin decreased from 12.42% to 10.18% — a 18.1% year-over-year decrease (period ending December 2020). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.

Otelco's profit margin of 10.18% is lower than the Telecommunications sector average of 12.81%. That is roughly 20.5% 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 Otelco's current 10.18% should be judged against Telecommunications norms (sector average: 12.81%) and against OTEL'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 10.18%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Telecommunications average is 12.81%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for Otelco, and consider following OTEL for alerts when major investors trade the stock.