QC Holdings Profit Margin

QC Holdings (QCCO) currently reports a profit margin of -2.29% as of December 2023. That compares with -1.86% in the prior-year period — down 22.8% year over year. That is below the sector sector average of 21.36%. Use the charts on this page to explore QC Holdings's profit margin history and peer comparisons.

QC Holdings's profit margin decreased from -1.86% to -2.29% — a 22.8% year-over-year decrease (period ending December 2023). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.

QC Holdings's profit margin of -2.29% is lower than the its sector sector average of 21.36%. That is roughly 110.7% 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 QC Holdings's current -2.29% should be judged against industry norms (sector average: 21.36%) and against QCCO'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 -2.29%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The sector average is 21.36%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for QC Holdings, and consider following QCCO for alerts when major investors trade the stock.