Shengkai Innovations Profit Margin

Shengkai Innovations (VALV) currently reports a profit margin of -19.64% as of March 2013. That compares with 49.85% in the prior-year period — down 139.4% year over year. That is below the Industrials sector average of 8.38%. Use the charts on this page to explore Shengkai Innovations's profit margin history and peer comparisons.

Shengkai Innovations's profit margin decreased from 49.85% to -19.64% — a 139.4% year-over-year decrease (period ending March 2013). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.

Shengkai Innovations's profit margin of -19.64% is lower than the Industrials sector average of 8.38%. That is roughly 334.4% 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 Shengkai Innovations's current -19.64% should be judged against Industrials norms (sector average: 8.38%) and against VALV'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 -19.64%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Industrials average is 8.38%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for Shengkai Innovations, and consider following VALV for alerts when major investors trade the stock.