Lightning eMotors Profit Margin

Lightning eMotors (ZEV) currently reports a profit margin of -401.73% as of September 2023. That compares with 265.35% in the prior-year period — down 251.4% year over year. That is below the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 8.68%. Use the charts on this page to explore Lightning eMotors's profit margin history and peer comparisons.

Lightning eMotors's profit margin decreased from 265.35% to -401.73% — a 251.4% year-over-year decrease (period ending September 2023). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.

Lightning eMotors's profit margin of -401.73% is lower than the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 8.68%. That is roughly 4727.5% 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 Lightning eMotors's current -401.73% should be judged against Consumer Discretionary norms (sector average: 8.68%) and against ZEV'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 -401.73%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Consumer Discretionary average is 8.68%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for Lightning eMotors, and consider following ZEV for alerts when major investors trade the stock.