Basis: Latest reported fiscal quarter. Source: stored company filings and market data; unavailable inputs remain N/A.
Is the net profit margin high or low?
The net profit margin of 15.31% is 351% above its 5-year average of 3.39%, near the high end of its 5-year range (-29.51%–18.92%).
As of the fiscal period ended Tuesday, March 31, 2026. 80.12% above its 12-month average of 8.50%.
Reported quarterly profit margin; no daily interpolation.
NET PROFIT MARGIN
15.31%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG TTM
8.50%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 3Y
8.24%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 5Y
5.04%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 10Y
4.50%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 15Y
3.99%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 20Y
3.25%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+80.12%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+85.74%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+203.99%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+240.35%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+283.71%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+371.52%
SECTOR MEDIAN · UTILITIES
12.55%
median of 43 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
+22.03%
vs the sector median at left
The AES Corporation
Market Cap
$10.48B
Net Profit Margin
15.31%
TTM Avg
8.50%
3Y Avg
8.24%
5Y Avg
5.04%
Market Cap
$10.20B
Net Profit Margin
3.01%
TTM Avg
-2.00%
3Y Avg
-1.90%
5Y Avg
-2.91%
Market Cap
$12.31B
Net Profit Margin
11.99%
TTM Avg
11.71%
3Y Avg
11.32%
5Y Avg
12.82%
Market Cap
$8.31B
Net Profit Margin
0.13%
TTM Avg
9.13%
3Y Avg
18.29%
5Y Avg
13.20%
Market Cap
$5.47B
Net Profit Margin
12.61%
TTM Avg
12.73%
3Y Avg
11.71%
5Y Avg
12.06%
Market Cap
$15.55B
Net Profit Margin
-0.65%
TTM Avg
19.90%
3Y Avg
2.87%
5Y Avg
-8.85%
Market Cap
$3.27B
Net Profit Margin
11.83%
TTM Avg
9.56%
3Y Avg
9.49%
5Y Avg
9.67%
| NAME | MARKET CAP | NET PROFIT MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The AES Corporation (AES) | $10.48B | 15.31% | 8.50% | 8.24% | 5.04% |
| Brookfield Renewable Partners L.P. (BEP)vs › | $10.20B | 3.01% | -2.00% | -1.90% | -2.91% |
| Pinnacle West Capital Corporation (PNW)vs › | $12.31B | 11.99% | 11.71% | 11.32% | 12.82% |
| Clearway Energy, Inc. (CWEN-A)vs › | $8.31B | 0.13% | 9.13% | 18.29% | 13.20% |
| UGI Corporation (UGI)vs › | $7.78B | 8.71% | 6.52% | 1.71% | 5.77% |
| Oklo Inc. (OKLO)vs › | $7.61B | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Black Hills Corporation (BKH)vs › | $5.47B | 12.61% | 12.73% | 11.71% | 12.06% |
| Talen Energy Corporation (TLN)vs › | $15.55B | -0.65% | 19.90% | 2.87% | -8.85% |
| Avista Corporation (AVA)vs › | $3.27B | 11.83% | 9.56% | 9.49% | 9.67% |
| Fluence Energy, Inc. (FLNC)vs › | $2.87B | -1.62% | -0.65% | -7.14% | -10.12% |
Operating Margin
16.5%
Net Profit Margin
15.3%
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
| DATE | NET PROFIT MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | 15.31% |
| 2025-12-31 | 10.38% |
| 2025-09-30 | 18.92% |
| 2025-06-30 | -3.68% |
| 2025-03-31 | 1.57% |
| 2024-12-31 | 18.91% |
| 2024-09-30 | 15.48% |
| 2024-06-30 | 9.59% |
| 2024-03-31 | 14.00% |
| 2023-12-31 | -3.40% |
| 2023-09-30 | 6.73% |
| 2023-06-30 | -1.29% |
| 2023-03-31 | 4.66% |
| 2022-12-31 | -29.51% |
| 2022-09-30 | 11.61% |
| 2022-06-30 | -5.82% |
| 2022-03-31 | 4.03% |
| 2021-12-31 | -22.82% |
| 2021-09-30 | 11.29% |
| 2021-06-30 | 0.89% |
| 2021-03-31 | -5.62% |
| 2020-12-31 | 12.42% |
| 2020-09-30 | -13.08% |
| 2020-06-30 | -3.88% |
| 2020-03-31 | 6.16% |
| 2019-12-31 | -3.21% |
| 2019-09-30 | 8.00% |
| 2019-06-30 | 0.64% |
| 2019-03-31 | 5.81% |
| 2018-12-31 | 4.88% |
| 2018-09-30 | 3.45% |
| 2018-06-30 | 11.43% |
| 2018-03-31 | 24.93% |
| 2017-12-31 | -27.69% |
| 2017-09-30 | 5.67% |
| 2017-06-30 | 2.03% |
| 2017-03-31 | -0.69% |
| 2016-12-31 | -26.91% |
| 2016-09-30 | 4.83% |
| 2016-06-30 | 1.53% |
| 2016-03-31 | -0.69% |
| 2015-12-31 | -26.91% |
| 2015-09-30 | 4.83% |
| 2015-06-30 | 1.89% |
| 2015-03-31 | 3.78% |
| 2014-12-31 | 4.99% |
| 2014-09-30 | 10.99% |
| 2014-06-30 | 3.09% |
| 2014-03-31 | -1.36% |
| 2013-12-31 | -5.42% |
| 2013-09-30 | 1.78% |
| 2013-06-30 | 4.23% |
| 2013-03-31 | 1.98% |
| 2012-12-31 | 3.79% |
| 2012-09-30 | -36.00% |
| 2012-06-30 | 3.42% |
| 2012-03-31 | 7.44% |
| 2011-12-31 | -5.03% |
| 2011-09-30 | -3.04% |
| 2011-06-30 | 3.92% |
| 2011-03-31 | 5.39% |
| 2010-12-31 | -9.90% |
| 2010-09-30 | 2.86% |
| 2010-06-30 | 3.67% |
| 2010-03-31 | 4.77% |
| 2009-12-31 | -1.41% |
| 2009-09-30 | 5.07% |
| 2009-06-30 | 9.21% |
| 2009-03-31 | 6.67% |
| 2008-12-31 | -1.35% |
| 2008-09-30 | 3.36% |
| 2008-06-30 | 21.89% |
| 2008-03-31 | 5.71% |
| 2007-12-31 | 0.46% |
| 2007-09-30 | 2.99% |
| 2007-06-30 | 7.60% |
| 2007-03-31 | -14.91% |
| 2006-12-31 | 2.59% |
| 2006-09-30 | -11.10% |
| 2006-06-30 | 6.11% |
| 2006-03-31 | 12.35% |
| 2005-12-31 | 5.95% |
| 2005-09-30 | 8.84% |
| 2005-06-30 | 3.21% |
| 2005-03-31 | 4.66% |
| 2004-12-31 | 6.29% |
| 2004-09-30 | 3.84% |
| 2004-06-30 | 3.27% |
| 2004-03-31 | 2.13% |
| 2003-12-31 | -21.27% |
| 2003-09-30 | 3.41% |
| 2003-06-30 | -5.89% |
| 2003-03-31 | 4.87% |
| 2002-12-31 | -129.57% |
| 2002-09-30 | -16.61% |
| 2002-06-30 | -5.64% |
