Sterling Bancorp. Profit Margin

Sterling Bancorp. (STL) currently reports a profit margin of 38.24% as of December 2021. That compares with 18.95% in the prior-year period — up 101.8% year over year. That is above the Finance sector average of 18.68%. Use the charts on this page to explore Sterling Bancorp.'s profit margin history and peer comparisons.

Sterling Bancorp.'s profit margin increased from 18.95% to 38.24% — a 101.8% year-over-year increase (period ending December 2021). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.

Sterling Bancorp.'s profit margin of 38.24% is higher than the Finance sector average of 18.68%. That is roughly 104.7% above the sector mean. A reading higher 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 Sterling Bancorp.'s current 38.24% should be judged against Finance norms (sector average: 18.68%) and against STL'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 38.24%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Finance average is 18.68%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for Sterling Bancorp., and consider following STL for alerts when major investors trade the stock.