CVS Health Corporation (CVS) Gross Margin: 13.87%
Is CVS Health Corporation’s gross margin high or low?
CVS Health Corporation's gross margin of 13.87% is 13% below its 5-year average of 15.96%, near the low end of its 5-year range (13.77%–18.25%).
The gross margin for CVS Health Corporation (CVS) is 13.87% as of Wednesday, June 10, 2026. It is above its 12-month average by 0.65% (13.78%).
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CVS Gross Margin Metrics
GROSS MARGIN
13.87%
GROSS MARGIN AVG TTM
13.78%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 3Y
14.92%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 5Y
15.96%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 10Y
16.24%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 15Y
17.14%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 20Y
18.57%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+0.65%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-7.02%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-13.10%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-14.62%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-19.08%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-25.31%
CVS Competitors' Gross Margin
| NAME | MARKET CAP | GROSS MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVS Health Corporation (CVS) | — | 13.87% | 13.78% | 14.92% | 15.96% |
| Danaher Corporation (DHR) | $130.25B | 60.68% | 60.22% | 59.98% | 59.48% |
| Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (BMY) | $114.14B | 68.75% | 62.23% | 59.55% | 57.82% |
| Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (VRTX) | $110.77B | 86.28% | 85.57% | 86.56% | 87.08% |
| Pfizer Inc. (PFE) | $146.36B | 69.35% | 68.05% | 62.23% | 63.06% |
| Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (ISRG) | $146.44B | 66.29% | 66.73% | 66.82% | 67.04% |
| Medtronic plc (MDT) | $103.04B | 65.02% | 65.17% | 65.34% | 65.75% |
| Gilead Sciences, Inc. (GILD) | $151.21B | 79.35% | 78.55% | 78.10% | 78.28% |
| Abbott Laboratories (ABT) | $154.66B | 56.38% | 53.17% | 51.86% | 51.92% |
| Elevance Health Inc. (ELV) | $87.43B | 23.16% | 26.70% | 26.59% | 26.68% |
Gross Margin Analysis
Gross Margin
13.9%
(Revenue - COGS) / Revenue
CVS Health Corporation Gross Margin Formula & Definition
Gross Margin = Gross Profit / Revenue
Gross margin is the percentage of revenue remaining after the cost of goods sold, reflecting core product profitability.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
CVS Health Corporation Gross Margin FAQ
- What is the gross margin for CVS Health Corporation (CVS)?
- The gross margin for CVS stock is 13.87%.
- Is CVS Health Corporation's gross margin high or low?
- CVS Health Corporation's gross margin of 13.87% is 13% below its 5-year average of 15.96%, near the low end of its 5-year range (13.77%–18.25%).
- What is the TTM average gross margin for CVS Health Corporation (CVS)?
- The TTM average gross margin for CVS stock is 13.78%.
- What is the 3Y average gross margin for CVS Health Corporation (CVS)?
- The 3Y average gross margin for CVS stock is 14.92%.
- What is the 5Y average gross margin for CVS Health Corporation (CVS)?
- The 5Y average gross margin for CVS stock is 15.96%.
- What is the 10Y average gross margin for CVS Health Corporation (CVS)?
- The 10Y average gross margin for CVS stock is 16.24%.
- What is the 15Y average gross margin for CVS Health Corporation (CVS)?
- The 15Y average gross margin for CVS stock is 17.14%.
- What is the 20Y average gross margin for CVS Health Corporation (CVS)?
- The 20Y average gross margin for CVS stock is 18.57%.
CVS Health Corporation Gross Margin History
| DATE | GROSS MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 13.77% |
| 2024-12-31 | 13.79% |
| 2023-12-31 | 15.21% |
| 2022-12-31 | 16.90% |
| 2021-12-31 | 17.84% |
| 2020-12-31 | 18.25% |
| 2019-12-31 | 17.73% |
| 2018-12-31 | 16.21% |
| 2017-12-31 | 15.44% |
| 2016-12-31 | 16.24% |
| 2015-12-31 | 17.31% |
| 2014-12-31 | 18.20% |
| 2013-12-31 | 18.76% |
| 2012-12-31 | 18.27% |
| 2011-12-31 | 19.20% |
| 2010-12-31 | 21.11% |
| 2009-12-31 | 20.73% |
| 2008-12-31 | 20.91% |
| 2007-12-31 | 21.10% |
| 2006-12-31 | 26.80% |
| 2005-12-31 | 26.20% |
| 2004-12-31 | 26.25% |
| 2003-12-31 | 25.81% |
| 2002-12-31 | 25.10% |
| 2001-12-31 | 25.59% |
| 2000-12-31 | 26.69% |
| 1999-12-31 | 26.86% |
| 1998-12-31 | 27.03% |
| 1997-12-31 | 27.07% |
| 1996-12-31 | 28.38% |
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About CVS Health Corporation
CVS Health Corporation is a prominent healthcare services provider operating across the United States. The company's Health Care Benefits division delivers a range of health insurance offerings, including traditional plans, voluntary coverage, and consumer-directed options, alongside associated services. Its diverse clientele spans employer organizations, private individuals, university students, part-time and hourly staff, various health plans, healthcare providers, government bodies, state-sponsored programs, labor unions, and individuals living abroad. Through its Pharmacy Services segment, CVS Health manages pharmacy benefits, offering comprehensive solutions such as designing and administering plans, managing drug formularies, overseeing retail pharmacy networks, and providing mail-order, specialty pharmacy, and infusion services. This segment also delivers clinical support and helps manage disease and medical expenditures. It serves a broad array of clients, including employers, insurance carriers, trade unions, government employee groups, health plans, prescription drug programs, Medicaid managed care organizations, and plans available on both public and private health insurance marketplaces, in addition to other health benefit plan sponsors and individual consumers. Operationally, this segment encompasses specialty retail pharmacies, specialty mail-order services, general mail-order dispensing pharmacies, compounding pharmacies, and facilities dedicated to infusion and enteral nutrition support. The Retail/LTC (Long-Term Care) segment is responsible for selling both prescription and over-the-counter medications, consumer health and beauty items, and personal care products. It also delivers healthcare services via its MinuteClinic walk-in medical clinics. Furthermore, this segment handles the distribution of prescription drugs and offers pharmacy consulting along with other supplementary services to long-term care facilities and various other care environments. As of December 31, 2021, CVS Health boasted approximately 9,900 retail outlets and 1,200 MinuteClinic locations. This network is complemented by online retail pharmacy platforms, LTC pharmacies, and on-site pharmacies. Originally established in 1963 and headquartered in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, the company was known as CVS Caremark Corporation before officially rebranding to CVS Health Corporation in September 2014.
- Sector
- Healthcare
- Industry
- Medical - Healthcare Plans
- CEO
- J. David Joyner