United States Steel Profit Margin

United States Steel (X) currently reports a profit margin of 0.64% as of March 2025. That compares with 4.88% in the prior-year period — down 86.9% year over year. That is below the Materials sector average of 18.87%. Use the charts on this page to explore United States Steel's profit margin history and peer comparisons.

United States Steel's profit margin decreased from 4.88% to 0.64% — a 86.9% year-over-year decrease (period ending March 2025). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.

United States Steel's profit margin of 0.64% is lower than the Materials sector average of 18.87%. That is roughly 96.6% 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 United States Steel's current 0.64% should be judged against Materials norms (sector average: 18.87%) and against X'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 0.64%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Materials average is 18.87%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for United States Steel, and consider following X for alerts when major investors trade the stock.