Alcoa Corporation (AA) Net Profit Margin: 9.01%
Is Alcoa Corporation’s net profit margin high or low?
Alcoa Corporation's net profit margin of 9.01% is 1219% above its 5-year average of 0.68%, near the high end of its 5-year range (-6.08%–9.01%).
The net profit margin for Alcoa Corporation (AA) is 9.01% as of Wednesday, June 10, 2026. It is above its 12-month average by 89.68% (4.75%).
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AA Net Profit Margin Metrics
NET PROFIT MARGIN
9.01%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG TTM
4.75%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 3Y
0.61%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 5Y
0.68%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 10Y
-1.36%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 15Y
-1.82%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 20Y
-1.82%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+89.68%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+1365.04%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+1218.54%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+764.72%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+594.22%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+594.22%
AA Competitors' Net Profit Margin
| NAME | MARKET CAP | NET PROFIT MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcoa Corporation (AA) | — | 9.01% | 4.75% | 0.61% | 0.68% |
| DuPont de Nemours, Inc. (DD) | $19.29B | -11.37% | -2.84% | 10.72% | 12.30% |
| United States Steel Corporation (X) | $12.42B | 2.46% | 3.71% | 10.00% | 3.85% |
| Vulcan Materials Company (VMC) | $36.20B | 13.63% | 12.96% | 11.45% | 11.65% |
| Nucor Corporation (NUE) | $57.92B | 5.37% | 5.98% | 10.83% | 10.94% |
| Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (APD) | $63.01B | -3.28% | 14.18% | 16.10% | 17.67% |
| Ecolab Inc. (ECL) | $74.42B | 12.91% | 13.16% | 10.75% | 6.94% |
| The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW) | $76.59B | 10.90% | 11.25% | 10.50% | 10.40% |
| Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX) | $92.36B | 8.56% | 7.98% | 9.72% | 10.40% |
| Newmont Corporation (NEM) | $105.20B | 32.06% | 25.05% | 6.21% | 9.87% |
Margin Comparison
Operating Margin
7.6%
Net Profit Margin
9.0%
Alcoa Corporation Net Profit Margin Formula & Definition
Net Profit Margin = Net Income / Revenue
Net profit margin is the percentage of revenue that becomes net income after all expenses, taxes, and interest.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Alcoa Corporation Net Profit Margin FAQ
- What is the net profit margin for Alcoa Corporation (AA)?
- The net profit margin for AA stock is 9.01%.
- Is Alcoa Corporation's net profit margin high or low?
- Alcoa Corporation's net profit margin of 9.01% is 1219% above its 5-year average of 0.68%, near the high end of its 5-year range (-6.08%–9.01%).
- What is the TTM average net profit margin for Alcoa Corporation (AA)?
- The TTM average net profit margin for AA stock is 4.75%.
- What is the 3Y average net profit margin for Alcoa Corporation (AA)?
- The 3Y average net profit margin for AA stock is 0.61%.
- What is the 5Y average net profit margin for Alcoa Corporation (AA)?
- The 5Y average net profit margin for AA stock is 0.68%.
- What is the 10Y average net profit margin for Alcoa Corporation (AA)?
- The 10Y average net profit margin for AA stock is -1.36%.
- What is the 15Y average net profit margin for Alcoa Corporation (AA)?
- The 15Y average net profit margin for AA stock is -1.82%.
- What is the 20Y average net profit margin for Alcoa Corporation (AA)?
- The 20Y average net profit margin for AA stock is -1.82%.
Alcoa Corporation Net Profit Margin History
| DATE | NET PROFIT MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 9.01% |
| 2024-12-31 | 0.49% |
| 2023-12-31 | -6.08% |
| 2022-12-31 | -0.96% |
| 2021-12-31 | 3.45% |
| 2020-12-31 | -1.81% |
| 2019-12-31 | -10.72% |
| 2018-12-31 | 1.85% |
| 2017-12-31 | 1.84% |
| 2016-12-31 | -4.29% |
| 2015-12-31 | -7.69% |
| 2014-12-31 | 1.12% |
| 2013-12-31 | -9.91% |
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About Alcoa Corporation
Alcoa Corporation stands as a global industrial leader, primarily focused on the production and sale of bauxite, alumina, and aluminum products. Its extensive operations span multiple continents, including North America (United States, Canada), Europe (Spain, Iceland, Norway), South America (Brazil), and Australia, along with other international markets. The company's activities are strategically divided into three principal segments: Bauxite, Alumina, and Aluminum. Alcoa initiates its process with bauxite mining. This raw material is then refined into alumina, which is subsequently sold to customers for conversion into various industrial chemical products. Additionally, the company is involved in aluminum smelting and casting, supplying primary aluminum in forms like alloy or value-added ingots. These aluminum products cater to a diverse range of industries, including transportation, building and construction, packaging, wire manufacturing, and other industrial applications. Beyond its core metals business, Alcoa also operates hydroelectric power generation facilities. These plants generate and sell electricity into the wholesale market, serving a wide array of clients, from traders and large industrial consumers to distribution companies and other power generators. Founded in 1888, the company is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It officially adopted the name Alcoa Corporation in October 2016, prior to which it was known as Alcoa Upstream Corporation.
- Sector
- Basic Materials
- Industry
- Aluminum
- CEO
- William F. Oplinger