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Vanguard 500 Index Fund Profit Margin

Valuation check: VFINX's profit margin is 0.23%, below the sector sector average of 19.74%.

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Quarterly Profit Margin

0.68%
22.98% YoY

As of Dec 2023

Annual Profit Margin (TTM)

0.23%

Trailing 12 months ending Dec 2023

Average Profit Margin (Comparison Companies)

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Profit Margin History

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Profit Margin Comparison

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Annual Profit Margin Growth Rate (%)

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Vanguard 500 Index Fund (VFINX) FAQ

Vanguard 500 Index Fund (VFINX) currently reports a profit margin of 0.23% as of December 2023. That is below the sector sector average of 19.74%. Use the charts on this page to explore Vanguard 500 Index Fund's profit margin history and peer comparisons.

Vanguard 500 Index Fund's profit margin of 0.23% is lower than the its sector sector average of 19.74%. That is roughly 98.9% 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 Vanguard 500 Index Fund's current 0.23% should be judged against industry norms (sector average: 19.74%) and against VFINX'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 0.23%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The sector average is 19.74%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for Vanguard 500 Index Fund, and consider following VFINX for alerts when major investors trade the stock.