South32 Limited Profit Margin

South32 Limited (SOUHY) currently reports a profit margin of 4.13% as of December 2025. That compares with 9.68% in the prior-year period — down 57.3% year over year. That is below the Materials sector average of 17.03%. Use the charts on this page to explore South32 Limited's profit margin history and peer comparisons.

South32 Limited's profit margin decreased from 9.68% to 4.13% — a 57.3% year-over-year decrease (period ending December 2025). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.

South32 Limited's profit margin of 4.13% is lower than the Materials sector average of 17.03%. That is roughly 75.7% 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 South32 Limited's current 4.13% should be judged against Materials norms (sector average: 17.03%) and against SOUHY'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 4.13%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Materials average is 17.03%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for South32 Limited, and consider following SOUHY for alerts when major investors trade the stock.