Valuation check: PDCO's profit margin is 2.13%, below the Industrials sector average of 10.37%.
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Patterson Companies (PDCO) currently reports a profit margin of 2.13% as of January 2025. That compares with 2.95% in the prior-year period — down 27.8% year over year. That is below the Industrials sector average of 10.37%. Use the charts on this page to explore Patterson Companies's profit margin history and peer comparisons.
Patterson Companies's profit margin decreased from 2.95% to 2.13% — a 27.8% year-over-year decrease (period ending January 2025). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.
Patterson Companies's profit margin of 2.13% is lower than the Industrials sector average of 10.37%. That is roughly 79.4% 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 Patterson Companies's current 2.13% should be judged against Industrials norms (sector average: 10.37%) and against PDCO'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 2.13%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Industrials average is 10.37%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for Patterson Companies, and consider following PDCO for alerts when major investors trade the stock.