Pacwest Bancorp Profit Margin

Pacwest Bancorp's profit margin stands at -120.76% as of September 2023. That compares with 31.74% in the prior-year period — down 480.5% year over year. That is below the Finance sector average of 17.31%. Stockcircle updates this page with the newest filings so you can track how the metric evolves quarter by quarter.

Pacwest Bancorp reported -120.76% in profit margin versus 31.74% a year earlier — a 480.5% year-over-year decrease. The historical chart on this page makes it easier to see whether that move is part of a longer pattern.

Pacwest Bancorp sits lower the Finance benchmark (17.31%) with a profit margin of -120.76%. That is roughly 797.4% 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 -120.76% for Pacwest Bancorp 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 Pacwest Bancorp's profit margin evolved across reporting periods, while the comparison chart places PACW 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.