Valuation check: RLI's profit margin is 20.34%, below the Finance sector average of 25.37%.
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Trailing 12 months ending Sep 2026
RLI's profit margin stands at 20.34% as of September 2026. That compares with 32.55% in the prior-year period — down 37.5% year over year. That is below the Finance sector average of 25.37%. Stockcircle updates this page with the newest filings so you can track how the metric evolves quarter by quarter.
RLI reported 20.34% in profit margin versus 32.55% a year earlier — a 37.5% year-over-year decrease. The historical chart on this page makes it easier to see whether that move is part of a longer pattern.
RLI sits lower the Finance benchmark (25.37%) with a profit margin of 20.34%. That is roughly 19.8% below the sector mean. Peer context matters because what looks expensive or cheap in absolute terms can be normal for the sector.
A profit margin of 20.34% for RLI means each unit of related capital or sales is generating that return rate. Higher is usually better for profitability metrics, but extremely high figures can reflect one-time items or thin equity bases. Review several years of data on this page before extrapolating.
The history chart shows how RLI's profit margin evolved across reporting periods, while the comparison chart places RLI next to similar companies. Use both: a rising metric that still lags peers tells a different story than a rising metric that already leads the group. Growth charts, when available, highlight acceleration or slowdown.