State Auto Financial Profit Margin

State Auto Financial's profit margin stands at 4.7% as of September 2021. That compares with -2.26% in the prior-year period — up 308.4% year over year. That is below the Finance sector average of 17.31%. Stockcircle updates this page with the newest filings so you can track how the metric evolves quarter by quarter.

State Auto Financial reported 4.7% in profit margin versus -2.26% a year earlier — a 308.4% year-over-year increase. The historical chart on this page makes it easier to see whether that move is part of a longer pattern.

State Auto Financial sits lower the Finance benchmark (17.31%) with a profit margin of 4.7%. That is roughly 72.8% 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 4.7% for State Auto Financial 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 State Auto Financial's profit margin evolved across reporting periods, while the comparison chart places STFC 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.