Resolute Forest Products Profit Margin

Resolute Forest Products (RFP) currently reports a profit margin of 11.15% as of September 2022. That compares with 10.64% in the prior-year period — up 4.8% year over year. That is below the Materials sector average of 16.45%. Use the charts on this page to explore Resolute Forest Products's profit margin history and peer comparisons.

Resolute Forest Products's profit margin increased from 10.64% to 11.15% — a 4.8% year-over-year increase (period ending September 2022). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.

Resolute Forest Products's profit margin of 11.15% is lower than the Materials sector average of 16.45%. That is roughly 32.2% 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 Resolute Forest Products's current 11.15% should be judged against Materials norms (sector average: 16.45%) and against RFP'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 11.15%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Materials average is 16.45%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for Resolute Forest Products, and consider following RFP for alerts when major investors trade the stock.