Sentry Technology Profit Margin

Sentry Technology (SKVY) currently reports a profit margin of -20.9% as of June 2011. That compares with -13.88% in the prior-year period — down 50.6% year over year. That is below the sector sector average of 13.2%. Use the charts on this page to explore Sentry Technology's profit margin history and peer comparisons.

Sentry Technology's profit margin decreased from -13.88% to -20.9% — a 50.6% year-over-year decrease (period ending June 2011). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.

Sentry Technology's profit margin of -20.9% is lower than the its sector sector average of 13.2%. That is roughly 258.3% 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 Sentry Technology's current -20.9% should be judged against industry norms (sector average: 13.2%) and against SKVY'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 -20.9%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The sector average is 13.2%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for Sentry Technology, and consider following SKVY for alerts when major investors trade the stock.