Ruths Hospitality Group Profit Margin

Ruths Hospitality Group (RUTH) currently reports a profit margin of 7.66% as of March 2023. That compares with 9.31% in the prior-year period — down 17.8% year over year. That is below the Consumer Staples sector average of 14.5%. Use the charts on this page to explore Ruths Hospitality Group's profit margin history and peer comparisons.

Ruths Hospitality Group's profit margin decreased from 9.31% to 7.66% — a 17.8% year-over-year decrease (period ending March 2023). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.

Ruths Hospitality Group's profit margin of 7.66% is lower than the Consumer Staples sector average of 14.5%. That is roughly 47.2% 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 Ruths Hospitality Group's current 7.66% should be judged against Consumer Staples norms (sector average: 14.5%) and against RUTH'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 7.66%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Consumer Staples average is 14.5%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for Ruths Hospitality Group, and consider following RUTH for alerts when major investors trade the stock.