Vodafone Group plc (VOD) has a profit margin of -5.86%, below the Telecommunications sector average of 12.81%.
Get informed when a big investor buys or sells
+ FollowAs of Mar 2026
Trailing 12 months ending Mar 2026
Vodafone Group plc (VOD) currently reports a profit margin of -5.86% as of March 2026. That compares with 16.75% in the prior-year period — down 135.0% year over year. That is below the Telecommunications sector average of 12.81%. Use the charts on this page to explore Vodafone Group plc's profit margin history and peer comparisons.
Vodafone Group plc's profit margin decreased from 16.75% to -5.86% — a 135.0% 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.
Vodafone Group plc's profit margin of -5.86% is lower than the Telecommunications sector average of 12.81%. That is roughly 145.8% 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 Vodafone Group plc's current -5.86% should be judged against Telecommunications norms (sector average: 12.81%) and against VOD'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 -5.86%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Telecommunications average is 12.81%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for Vodafone Group plc, and consider following VOD for alerts when major investors trade the stock.