The Rowe Companies Profit Margin

The Rowe Companies (ROWC) currently reports a profit margin of -3.78% as of May 2006. That compares with -0.83% in the prior-year period — down 355.1% year over year. That is below the sector sector average of 13.2%. Use the charts on this page to explore The Rowe Companies's profit margin history and peer comparisons.

The Rowe Companies's profit margin decreased from -0.83% to -3.78% — a 355.1% year-over-year decrease (period ending May 2006). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.

The Rowe Companies's profit margin of -3.78% is lower than the its sector sector average of 13.2%. That is roughly 128.6% 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 The Rowe Companies's current -3.78% should be judged against industry norms (sector average: 13.2%) and against ROWC'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 -3.78%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The sector average is 13.2%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for The Rowe Companies, and consider following ROWC for alerts when major investors trade the stock.