Valuation check: WERN's profit margin is -0.28%, below the Industrials sector average of 10.05%.
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Werner Enterprises (WERN) currently reports a profit margin of -0.28% as of March 2026. That compares with 0.6% in the prior-year period — down 146.5% year over year. That is below the Industrials sector average of 10.05%. Use the charts on this page to explore Werner Enterprises's profit margin history and peer comparisons.
Werner Enterprises's profit margin decreased from 0.6% to -0.28% — a 146.5% 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.
Werner Enterprises's profit margin of -0.28% is lower than the Industrials sector average of 10.05%. That is roughly 102.8% 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 Werner Enterprises's current -0.28% should be judged against Industrials norms (sector average: 10.05%) and against WERN'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 -0.28%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Industrials average is 10.05%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for Werner Enterprises, and consider following WERN for alerts when major investors trade the stock.