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 21.46% is 71% above its 5-year average of 12.54%, near the high end of its 5-year range (5.39%–22.78%).
As of the fiscal period ended Tuesday, March 31, 2026. 48.69% above its 12-month average of 14.43%.
Reported quarterly profit margin; no daily interpolation.
NET PROFIT MARGIN
21.46%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG TTM
14.43%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 3Y
13.14%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 5Y
12.54%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 10Y
9.12%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 15Y
7.78%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 20Y
6.22%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+48.69%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+63.30%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+71.18%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+135.21%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+175.85%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+244.79%
SECTOR MEDIAN · UTILITIES
12.58%
median of 42 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
+70.58%
vs the sector median at left
Market Cap
$22.66B
Net Profit Margin
12.55%
TTM Avg
12.95%
3Y Avg
11.88%
5Y Avg
12.96%
Market Cap
$18.31B
Net Profit Margin
18.58%
TTM Avg
17.95%
3Y Avg
17.42%
5Y Avg
17.72%
Market Cap
$26.72B
Net Profit Margin
21.35%
TTM Avg
22.02%
3Y Avg
21.99%
5Y Avg
23.15%
Market Cap
$27.77B
Net Profit Margin
11.61%
TTM Avg
11.52%
3Y Avg
11.23%
5Y Avg
8.71%
Market Cap
$15.10B
Net Profit Margin
-0.65%
TTM Avg
19.90%
3Y Avg
2.87%
5Y Avg
-8.85%
| NAME | MARKET CAP | NET PROFIT MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NiSource Inc (NI) | $21.61B | 21.46% | 14.43% | 13.14% | 12.54% |
| CMS Energy Corporation (CMS)vs › | $22.66B | 12.55% | 12.95% | 11.88% | 12.96% |
| Evergy, Inc. (EVRG)vs › | $19.19B | 14.71% | 14.72% | 13.91% | 13.99% |
| Alliant Energy Corporation (LNT)vs › | $18.31B | 18.58% | 17.95% | 17.42% | 17.72% |
| American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK)vs › | $26.72B | 21.35% | 22.02% | 21.99% | 23.15% |
| PPL Corporation (PPL)vs › | $26.75B | 13.09% | 11.78% | 10.51% | 7.21% |
| CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP)vs › | $27.77B | 11.61% | 11.52% | 11.23% | 8.71% |
| Eversource Energy (ES)vs › | $27.77B | 12.55% | 9.66% | 6.76% | 8.82% |
| Talen Energy Corporation (TLN)vs › | $15.10B | -0.65% | 19.90% | 2.87% | -8.85% |
| FirstEnergy Corp. (FE)vs › | $28.19B | 7.26% | 7.01% | 6.46% | 7.89% |
Operating Margin
27.8%
Net Profit Margin
21.5%
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 | 21.46% |
| 2025-12-31 | 13.55% |
| 2025-09-30 | 7.44% |
| 2025-06-30 | 7.97% |
| 2025-03-31 | 21.75% |
| 2024-12-31 | 14.10% |
| 2024-09-30 | 7.96% |
| 2024-06-30 | 7.91% |
| 2024-03-31 | 21.39% |
| 2023-12-31 | 16.69% |
| 2023-09-30 | 8.28% |
| 2023-06-30 | 5.39% |
| 2023-03-31 | 16.94% |
| 2022-12-31 | 14.34% |
| 2022-09-30 | 6.04% |
| 2022-06-30 | 5.66% |
| 2022-03-31 | 22.78% |
| 2021-12-31 | 11.78% |
| 2021-09-30 | 6.59% |
| 2021-06-30 | 6.12% |
| 2021-03-31 | 19.12% |
| 2020-12-31 | 6.97% |
| 2020-09-30 | -19.16% |
| 2020-06-30 | -0.49% |
| 2020-03-31 | 4.71% |
| 2019-12-31 | -9.97% |
| 2019-09-30 | 0.71% |
| 2019-06-30 | 29.38% |
| 2019-03-31 | 11.71% |
| 2018-12-31 | -0.80% |
| 2018-09-30 | -37.93% |
| 2018-06-30 | 2.43% |
| 2018-03-31 | 15.77% |
| 2017-12-31 | -3.83% |
| 2017-09-30 | 1.53% |
| 2017-06-30 | -4.48% |
| 2017-03-31 | 13.22% |
| 2016-12-31 | 6.85% |
| 2016-09-30 | 3.16% |
| 2016-06-30 | 3.19% |
| 2016-03-31 | 12.51% |
| 2015-12-31 | 5.41% |
| 2015-09-30 | -0.60% |
| 2015-06-30 | -3.11% |
| 2015-03-31 | 12.49% |
| 2014-12-31 | 9.12% |
| 2014-09-30 | 2.79% |
| 2014-06-30 | 5.86% |
| 2014-03-31 | 11.47% |
| 2013-12-31 | 9.51% |
| 2013-09-30 | 4.47% |
| 2013-06-30 | 5.91% |
| 2013-03-31 | 14.52% |
| 2012-12-31 | 9.71% |
| 2012-09-30 | 1.98% |
| 2012-06-30 | 6.62% |
| 2012-03-31 | 11.66% |
| 2011-12-31 | 1.36% |
| 2011-09-30 | 3.25% |
| 2011-06-30 | 3.17% |
| 2011-03-31 | 9.19% |
| 2010-12-31 | 1.90% |
| 2010-09-30 | 2.92% |
| 2010-06-30 | 2.40% |
| 2010-03-31 | 8.37% |
| 2009-12-31 | 3.86% |
| 2009-09-30 | -1.74% |
| 2009-06-30 | -0.48% |
| 2009-03-31 | 5.46% |
| 2008-12-31 | -20.52% |
| 2008-09-30 | 1.42% |
| 2008-06-30 | -11.29% |
| 2008-03-31 | 3.02% |
| 2007-12-31 | 3.01% |
| 2007-09-30 | 0.89% |
| 2007-06-30 | 1.69% |
| 2007-03-31 | 7.49% |
| 2006-12-31 | 3.05% |
| 2006-09-30 | 2.23% |
| 2006-06-30 | 1.60% |
| 2006-03-31 | 5.85% |
| 2005-12-31 | 2.52% |
| 2005-09-30 | -0.58% |
| 2005-06-30 | 2.88% |
| 2005-03-31 | 7.69% |
| 2004-12-31 | 8.10% |
| 2004-09-30 | 2.94% |
| 2004-06-30 | 2.78% |
| 2004-03-31 | 8.63% |
| 2003-12-31 | 8.34% |
| 2003-09-30 | 1.71% |
| 2003-06-30 | -28.42% |
| 2003-03-31 | 9.88% |
| 2002-12-31 | 4.45% |
| 2002-09-30 | 2.18% |
| 2002-06-30 | 1.82% |
