Valuation check: PCYO's profit margin is 43.66%, above the Utilities sector average of 13.05%.
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Trailing 12 months ending May 2026
Pure Cycle's profit margin stands at 43.66% as of May 2026. That compares with 54.95% in the prior-year period — down 20.5% year over year. That is above the Utilities sector average of 13.05%. Stockcircle updates this page with the newest filings so you can track how the metric evolves quarter by quarter.
Pure Cycle reported 43.66% in profit margin versus 54.95% a year earlier — a 20.5% year-over-year decrease. The historical chart on this page makes it easier to see whether that move is part of a longer pattern.
Pure Cycle sits higher the Utilities benchmark (13.05%) with a profit margin of 43.66%. That is roughly 234.5% 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 43.66% for Pure Cycle 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 Pure Cycle's profit margin evolved across reporting periods, while the comparison chart places PCYO 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.