Sears Holdings Profit Margin

Sears Holdings (SHLDQ) currently reports a profit margin of -12.89% as of November 2018. That compares with -6.38% in the prior-year period — down 102.1% year over year. That is below the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 10.33%. Use the charts on this page to explore Sears Holdings's profit margin history and peer comparisons.

Sears Holdings's profit margin decreased from -6.38% to -12.89% — a 102.1% year-over-year decrease (period ending November 2018). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.

Sears Holdings's profit margin of -12.89% is lower than the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 10.33%. That is roughly 224.8% 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 Sears Holdings's current -12.89% should be judged against Consumer Discretionary norms (sector average: 10.33%) and against SHLDQ'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 -12.89%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Consumer Discretionary average is 10.33%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for Sears Holdings, and consider following SHLDQ for alerts when major investors trade the stock.