Unitil Profit Margin

Unitil (UTL) currently reports a profit margin of 9.6% as of March 2026. That compares with 9.74% in the prior-year period — down 1.4% year over year. That is below the Utilities sector average of 12.95%. Use the charts on this page to explore Unitil's profit margin history and peer comparisons.

Unitil's profit margin decreased from 9.74% to 9.6% — a 1.4% year-over-year decrease (period ending March 2026). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.

Unitil's profit margin of 9.6% is lower than the Utilities sector average of 12.95%. That is roughly 25.9% 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 Unitil's current 9.6% should be judged against Utilities norms (sector average: 12.95%) and against UTL'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 9.6%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Utilities average is 12.95%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for Unitil, and consider following UTL for alerts when major investors trade the stock.