2026-03-30
Profit margins of different industries are not always straightforward.
Net Profit Margins
- Average across all industries is 7.7%
- Banking & Financial Services: 20–30%
- Software (SaaS): 15–30%
- Pharmaceuticals: 15–25%
- Energy & Utilities: 8–15%
- Manufacturing: 5–10%
- Construction: 3–8%
- Restaurants: 3–6%
- Car dealerships: 3.2%
- Retail (General): 2–6%
- Grocery Stores: 1–3%
- Gasoline: 1.4%
Reference: Average Profit Margin by Industry