Valuation check: PFD's profit margin is 86.47%, above the sector sector average of 13.09%.
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As of the most recent data (May 2026), PFD shows a profit margin of 86.47%. That compares with 145.09% in the prior-year period — down 40.4% year over year. That is above the sector sector average of 13.09%. Scroll down for historical charts and peer comparison views.
Compared with the year-ago period, PFD's profit margin is now 86.47% (was 145.09%) — a 40.4% year-over-year decrease. Pairing that YoY change with peer averages gives a clearer picture of whether Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred and Income Fund is outperforming or lagging.
The its sector sector average profit margin is about 13.09%. Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred and Income Fund is at 86.47%, which is higher that average. That is roughly 560.7% above the sector mean. Use the comparison chart on this page to see how PFD stacks up against individual peers as well.
That compares with 145.09% in the prior-year period — down 40.4% year over year. Improvement over multiple periods is generally more meaningful than a single strong quarter. Compare Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred and Income Fund with peers to see if the move is company-specific or sector-wide.
Besides this profit margin page, Stockcircle has Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred and Income Fund's full stock overview, other financial metrics, insider and congress trade tabs, and tools to follow the stock. Together they help you connect profit margin (currently 86.47%) with ownership activity and broader fundamentals.