Valuation check: SRSCQ's profit margin is -15.92%, below the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 10.39%.
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Trailing 12 months ending Apr 2017
Sears Canada's profit margin stands at -15.92% as of April 2017. That compares with -2.38% in the prior-year period — down 569.6% year over year. That is below the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 10.39%. Stockcircle updates this page with the newest filings so you can track how the metric evolves quarter by quarter.
Sears Canada reported -15.92% in profit margin versus -2.38% a year earlier — a 569.6% year-over-year decrease. The historical chart on this page makes it easier to see whether that move is part of a longer pattern.
Sears Canada sits lower the Consumer Discretionary benchmark (10.39%) with a profit margin of -15.92%. That is roughly 253.2% below the sector mean. Peer context matters because what looks expensive or cheap in absolute terms can be normal for the sector.
A profit margin of -15.92% for Sears Canada means each unit of related capital or sales is generating that return rate. Higher is usually better for profitability metrics, but extremely high figures can reflect one-time items or thin equity bases. Review several years of data on this page before extrapolating.
The history chart shows how Sears Canada's profit margin evolved across reporting periods, while the comparison chart places SRSCQ next to similar companies. Use both: a rising metric that still lags peers tells a different story than a rising metric that already leads the group. Growth charts, when available, highlight acceleration or slowdown.