Valuation check: WBT's profit margin is 4.18%, below the Consumer Staples sector average of 14.4%.
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Welbilt (WBT) currently reports a profit margin of 4.18% as of March 2022. That compares with 1.37% in the prior-year period — up 205.6% year over year. That is below the Consumer Staples sector average of 14.4%. Use the charts on this page to explore Welbilt's profit margin history and peer comparisons.
Welbilt's profit margin increased from 1.37% to 4.18% — a 205.6% year-over-year increase (period ending March 2022). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.
Welbilt's profit margin of 4.18% is lower than the Consumer Staples sector average of 14.4%. That is roughly 71.0% 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 Welbilt's current 4.18% should be judged against Consumer Staples norms (sector average: 14.4%) and against WBT'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 4.18%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Consumer Staples average is 14.4%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for Welbilt, and consider following WBT for alerts when major investors trade the stock.