QKL Stores Profit Margin

QKL Stores (QKLS) currently reports a profit margin of -11.56% as of December 2015. That compares with -9.82% in the prior-year period — down 17.8% year over year. That is below the sector sector average of 19.61%. Use the charts on this page to explore QKL Stores's profit margin history and peer comparisons.

QKL Stores's profit margin decreased from -9.82% to -11.56% — a 17.8% year-over-year decrease (period ending December 2015). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.

QKL Stores's profit margin of -11.56% is lower than the its sector sector average of 19.61%. That is roughly 159.0% 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 QKL Stores's current -11.56% should be judged against industry norms (sector average: 19.61%) and against QKLS'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 -11.56%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The sector average is 19.61%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for QKL Stores, and consider following QKLS for alerts when major investors trade the stock.