L.S. Starrett Profit Margin

L.S. Starrett (SCX) currently reports a profit margin of 5.02% as of March 2024. That compares with 6.75% in the prior-year period — down 25.6% year over year. That is above the Industrials sector average of 4.71%. Use the charts on this page to explore L.S. Starrett's profit margin history and peer comparisons.

L.S. Starrett's profit margin decreased from 6.75% to 5.02% — a 25.6% year-over-year decrease (period ending March 2024). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.

L.S. Starrett's profit margin of 5.02% is higher than the Industrials sector average of 4.71%. That is roughly 6.7% above the sector mean. A reading higher 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 L.S. Starrett's current 5.02% should be judged against Industrials norms (sector average: 4.71%) and against SCX'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 5.02%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Industrials average is 4.71%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for L.S. Starrett, and consider following SCX for alerts when major investors trade the stock.