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Margin trend: what it means and how to read it
Whether margins are improving, stable or declining.
What is Margin trend?
Whether margins are improving, stable or declining.
A worked example
Operating margin of 14%, 16%, 18% over three years is improving: costs are growing slower than sales. Falling margins with rising sales often mean price cuts.
Why does Margin trend matter?
Rising margins often mean pricing power or better efficiency.
How do you read Margin trend?
Declining margins deserve a look at costs and competition.
A fact about the company, not a score.
The values it takes
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