Valuation check: SAFM's profit margin is 15.15%, above the Consumer Staples sector average of 14.5%.
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As of the most recent data (April 2022), SAFM shows a profit margin of 15.15%. That compares with 4.2% in the prior-year period — up 261.0% year over year. That is above the Consumer Staples sector average of 14.5%. Scroll down for historical charts and peer comparison views.
Compared with the year-ago period, SAFM's profit margin is now 15.15% (was 4.2%) — a 261.0% year-over-year increase. Pairing that YoY change with peer averages gives a clearer picture of whether Sanderson Farms is outperforming or lagging.
The Consumer Staples sector average profit margin is about 14.5%. Sanderson Farms is at 15.15%, which is higher that average. That is roughly 4.5% above the sector mean. Use the comparison chart on this page to see how SAFM stacks up against individual peers as well.
That compares with 4.2% in the prior-year period — up 261.0% year over year. Improvement over multiple periods is generally more meaningful than a single strong quarter. Compare Sanderson Farms with peers to see if the move is company-specific or sector-wide.
Besides this profit margin page, Stockcircle has Sanderson Farms's full stock overview, other financial metrics, insider and congress trade tabs, and tools to follow the stock. Together they help you connect profit margin (currently 15.15%) with ownership activity and broader fundamentals.