Proliance International Profit Margin

Proliance International (PLNTQ) currently reports a profit margin of -3.67% as of March 2009. That compares with -4.4% in the prior-year period — up 16.6% year over year. That is below the Industrials sector average of 10.13%. Use the charts on this page to explore Proliance International's profit margin history and peer comparisons.

Proliance International's profit margin increased from -4.4% to -3.67% — a 16.6% year-over-year increase (period ending March 2009). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.

Proliance International's profit margin of -3.67% is lower than the Industrials sector average of 10.13%. That is roughly 136.2% 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 Proliance International's current -3.67% should be judged against Industrials norms (sector average: 10.13%) and against PLNTQ'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 -3.67%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Industrials average is 10.13%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for Proliance International, and consider following PLNTQ for alerts when major investors trade the stock.