Latest profit margin for Primo Water: 4.81% — see history and peer comparisons.
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Primo Water (PRMW) currently reports a profit margin of 4.81% as of September 2024. That compares with 5.14% in the prior-year period — down 6.4% year over year. That is below the Consumer Staples sector average of 14.4%. Use the charts on this page to explore Primo Water's profit margin history and peer comparisons.
Primo Water's profit margin decreased from 5.14% to 4.81% — a 6.4% year-over-year decrease (period ending September 2024). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.
Primo Water's profit margin of 4.81% is lower than the Consumer Staples sector average of 14.4%. That is roughly 66.6% 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 Primo Water's current 4.81% should be judged against Consumer Staples norms (sector average: 14.4%) and against PRMW'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 4.81%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Consumer Staples average is 14.4%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for Primo Water, and consider following PRMW for alerts when major investors trade the stock.