Valuation check: OTTR's profit margin is 21.34%, above the Utilities sector average of 13.03%.
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Otter Tail's profit margin stands at 21.34% as of March 2026. That compares with 22.37% in the prior-year period — down 4.6% year over year. That is above the Utilities sector average of 13.03%. Stockcircle updates this page with the newest filings so you can track how the metric evolves quarter by quarter.
Otter Tail reported 21.34% in profit margin versus 22.37% a year earlier — a 4.6% year-over-year decrease. The historical chart on this page makes it easier to see whether that move is part of a longer pattern.
Otter Tail sits higher the Utilities benchmark (13.03%) with a profit margin of 21.34%. That is roughly 63.8% above 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 21.34% for Otter Tail 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 Otter Tail's profit margin evolved across reporting periods, while the comparison chart places OTTR 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.