Stage Stores Profit Margin

Stage Stores (SSI) currently reports a profit margin of -5.68% as of November 2019. That compares with -4.45% in the prior-year period — down 27.7% year over year. That is below the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 10.42%. Use the charts on this page to explore Stage Stores's profit margin history and peer comparisons.

Stage Stores's profit margin decreased from -4.45% to -5.68% — a 27.7% year-over-year decrease (period ending November 2019). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.

Stage Stores's profit margin of -5.68% is lower than the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 10.42%. That is roughly 154.5% 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 Stage Stores's current -5.68% should be judged against Consumer Discretionary norms (sector average: 10.42%) and against SSI'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 -5.68%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Consumer Discretionary average is 10.42%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for Stage Stores, and consider following SSI for alerts when major investors trade the stock.