Valuation check: PFS's profit margin is 23.34%, below the Finance sector average of 25.78%.
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Provident Financial Services (PFS) currently reports a profit margin of 23.34% as of September 2026. That compares with 21.74% in the prior-year period — up 7.4% year over year. That is below the Finance sector average of 25.78%. Use the charts on this page to explore Provident Financial Services's profit margin history and peer comparisons.
Provident Financial Services's profit margin increased from 21.74% to 23.34% — a 7.4% year-over-year increase (period ending September 2026). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.
Provident Financial Services's profit margin of 23.34% is lower than the Finance sector average of 25.78%. That is roughly 9.4% 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 Provident Financial Services's current 23.34% should be judged against Finance norms (sector average: 25.78%) and against PFS'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 23.34%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Finance average is 25.78%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for Provident Financial Services, and consider following PFS for alerts when major investors trade the stock.