Sierra Metals Profit Margin

Sierra Metals (SMTS) currently reports a profit margin of -37.42% as of September 2022. That compares with 14.63% in the prior-year period — down 355.7% year over year. That is below the Materials sector average of 16.52%. Use the charts on this page to explore Sierra Metals's profit margin history and peer comparisons.

Sierra Metals's profit margin decreased from 14.63% to -37.42% — a 355.7% year-over-year decrease (period ending September 2022). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.

Sierra Metals's profit margin of -37.42% is lower than the Materials sector average of 16.52%. That is roughly 326.4% 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 Sierra Metals's current -37.42% should be judged against Materials norms (sector average: 16.52%) and against SMTS'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 -37.42%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Materials average is 16.52%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for Sierra Metals, and consider following SMTS for alerts when major investors trade the stock.