Valuation check: REPH's profit margin is -14.03%, below the Healthcare sector average of 13.89%.
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Recro Pharma (REPH) currently reports a profit margin of -14.03% as of December 2023. That compares with -33.54% in the prior-year period — up 58.2% year over year. That is below the Healthcare sector average of 13.89%. Use the charts on this page to explore Recro Pharma's profit margin history and peer comparisons.
Recro Pharma's profit margin increased from -33.54% to -14.03% — a 58.2% year-over-year increase (period ending December 2023). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.
Recro Pharma's profit margin of -14.03% is lower than the Healthcare sector average of 13.89%. That is roughly 201.0% 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 Recro Pharma's current -14.03% should be judged against Healthcare norms (sector average: 13.89%) and against REPH'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 -14.03%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Healthcare average is 13.89%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for Recro Pharma, and consider following REPH for alerts when major investors trade the stock.