Pope & Talbot Profit Margin

Pope & Talbot (PTBTQ) currently reports a profit margin of 1.33% as of June 2007. That compares with -8.8% in the prior-year period — up 115.1% year over year. That is below the Materials sector average of 17.03%. Use the charts on this page to explore Pope & Talbot's profit margin history and peer comparisons.

Pope & Talbot's profit margin increased from -8.8% to 1.33% — a 115.1% year-over-year increase (period ending June 2007). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.

Pope & Talbot's profit margin of 1.33% is lower than the Materials sector average of 17.03%. That is roughly 92.2% 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 Pope & Talbot's current 1.33% should be judged against Materials norms (sector average: 17.03%) and against PTBTQ'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 1.33%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Materials average is 17.03%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for Pope & Talbot, and consider following PTBTQ for alerts when major investors trade the stock.