Sanderson Farms Profit Margin

Sanderson Farms's profit margin stands at 15.15% as of April 2022. That compares with 4.2% in the prior-year period — up 261.0% year over year. That is below the Consumer Staples sector average of 22.57%. Stockcircle updates this page with the newest filings so you can track how the metric evolves quarter by quarter.

Sanderson Farms reported 15.15% in profit margin versus 4.2% a year earlier — a 261.0% year-over-year increase. The historical chart on this page makes it easier to see whether that move is part of a longer pattern.

Sanderson Farms sits lower the Consumer Staples benchmark (22.57%) with a profit margin of 15.15%. That is roughly 32.8% 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 15.15% for Sanderson Farms 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 Sanderson Farms's profit margin evolved across reporting periods, while the comparison chart places SAFM 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.