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 2.93% is 74% above its 5-year average of 1.68%, near the high end of its 5-year range (-4.20%–3.83%).
As of the fiscal period ended Tuesday, March 31, 2026. 207.57% above its 12-month average of 0.95%.
Reported quarterly profit margin; no daily interpolation.
NET PROFIT MARGIN
2.93%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG TTM
0.95%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 3Y
1.91%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 5Y
2.29%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 10Y
2.54%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 15Y
2.83%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 20Y
3.01%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+207.57%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+53.28%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+28.21%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+15.49%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+3.51%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-2.61%
SECTOR MEDIAN · HEALTHCARE
10.44%
median of 79 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
-71.93%
vs the sector median at left
CVS Health Corp.
Market Cap
$137.47B
Net Profit Margin
2.93%
TTM Avg
0.95%
3Y Avg
1.91%
5Y Avg
2.29%
Market Cap
$134.62B
Net Profit Margin
15.95%
TTM Avg
15.52%
3Y Avg
19.51%
5Y Avg
19.37%
Market Cap
$126.79B
Net Profit Margin
15.01%
TTM Avg
-1.95%
3Y Avg
6.91%
5Y Avg
3.59%
Market Cap
$126.60B
Net Profit Margin
13.21%
TTM Avg
13.09%
3Y Avg
13.60%
5Y Avg
12.87%
Market Cap
$121.16B
Net Profit Margin
35.40%
TTM Avg
13.94%
3Y Avg
25.44%
5Y Avg
29.40%
Market Cap
$119.23B
Net Profit Margin
28.45%
TTM Avg
28.09%
3Y Avg
25.67%
5Y Avg
26.14%
Market Cap
$160.55B
Net Profit Margin
30.99%
TTM Avg
15.29%
3Y Avg
17.07%
5Y Avg
15.27%
Market Cap
$106.51B
Net Profit Margin
13.20%
TTM Avg
13.55%
3Y Avg
12.62%
5Y Avg
13.06%
| NAME | MARKET CAP | NET PROFIT MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVS Health Corp. (CVS) | $137.47B | 2.93% | 0.95% | 1.91% | 2.29% |
| Pfizer Inc. (PFE)vs › | $139.86B | 11.83% | 12.51% | 14.97% | 18.18% |
| Danaher Corporation (DHR)vs › | $134.62B | 15.95% | 15.52% | 19.51% | 19.37% |
| Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (BMY)vs › | $126.79B | 15.01% | -1.95% | 6.91% | 3.59% |
| Stryker Corporation (SYK)vs › | $126.60B | 13.21% | 13.09% | 13.60% | 12.87% |
| Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (VRTX)vs › | $121.16B | 35.40% | 13.94% | 25.44% | 29.40% |
| Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (ISRG)vs › | $119.23B | 28.45% | 28.09% | 25.67% | 26.14% |
| Gilead Sciences, Inc. (GILD)vs › | $160.55B | 30.99% | 15.29% | 17.07% | 15.27% |
| Medtronic plc (MDT)vs › | $106.51B | 13.20% | 13.55% | 12.62% | 13.06% |
| GSK plc (GSK)vs › | $103.60B | 17.76% | 12.86% | 23.24% | 22.39% |
Operating Margin
1.5%
Net Profit Margin
2.9%
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 | 2.93% |
| 2025-12-31 | 2.78% |
| 2025-09-30 | -3.86% |
| 2025-06-30 | 1.03% |
| 2025-03-31 | 1.88% |
| 2024-12-31 | 1.68% |
| 2024-09-30 | 0.09% |
| 2024-06-30 | 1.94% |
| 2024-03-31 | 1.26% |
| 2023-12-31 | 2.18% |
| 2023-09-30 | 2.52% |
| 2023-06-30 | 2.14% |
| 2023-03-31 | 2.50% |
| 2022-12-31 | 2.75% |
| 2022-09-30 | -4.20% |
| 2022-06-30 | 3.76% |
| 2022-03-31 | 3.06% |
| 2021-12-31 | 1.70% |
| 2021-09-30 | 2.17% |
| 2021-06-30 | 3.83% |
| 2021-03-31 | 3.22% |
| 2020-12-31 | 1.40% |
| 2020-09-30 | 1.83% |
| 2020-06-30 | 4.55% |
| 2020-03-31 | 3.01% |
| 2019-12-31 | 2.61% |
| 2019-09-30 | 2.36% |
| 2019-06-30 | 3.05% |
| 2019-03-31 | 2.31% |
| 2018-12-31 | -0.76% |
| 2018-09-30 | 2.93% |
| 2018-06-30 | -5.46% |
| 2018-03-31 | 2.18% |
| 2017-12-31 | 6.79% |
| 2017-09-30 | 2.78% |
| 2017-06-30 | 2.40% |
| 2017-03-31 | 2.14% |
| 2016-12-31 | 3.71% |
| 2016-09-30 | 3.45% |
| 2016-06-30 | 2.11% |
| 2016-03-31 | 2.65% |
| 2015-12-31 | 3.64% |
| 2015-09-30 | 3.22% |
| 2015-06-30 | 3.42% |
| 2015-03-31 | 3.36% |
| 2014-12-31 | 3.56% |
| 2014-09-30 | 2.71% |
| 2014-06-30 | 3.60% |
| 2014-03-31 | 3.45% |
| 2013-12-31 | 3.85% |
| 2013-09-30 | 3.91% |
| 2013-06-30 | 3.60% |
| 2013-03-31 | 3.10% |
| 2012-12-31 | 3.60% |
| 2012-09-30 | 3.33% |
| 2012-06-30 | 3.15% |
| 2012-03-31 | 2.52% |
| 2011-12-31 | 3.76% |
| 2011-09-30 | 3.25% |
| 2011-06-30 | 3.09% |
| 2011-03-31 | 2.77% |
| 2010-12-31 | 4.14% |
| 2010-09-30 | 3.41% |
| 2010-06-30 | 3.42% |
| 2010-03-31 | 3.24% |
| 2009-12-31 | 4.07% |
| 2009-09-30 | 4.14% |
| 2009-06-30 | 3.56% |
| 2009-03-31 | 3.15% |
| 2008-12-31 | 3.95% |
| 2008-09-27 | 3.53% |
| 2008-06-28 | 3.67% |
| 2008-03-29 | 3.51% |
| 2007-12-31 | 3.71% |
| 2007-09-29 | 3.36% |
| 2007-06-30 | 3.50% |
| 2007-03-31 | 3.10% |
| 2006-12-31 | 3.46% |
| 2006-09-30 | 2.54% |
| 2006-07-01 | 3.20% |
| 2006-04-01 | 3.30% |
| 2005-12-31 | 4.18% |
| 2005-10-01 | 2.82% |
| 2005-07-02 | 3.02% |
| 2005-04-02 | 3.16% |
| 2004-12-31 | 2.86% |
| 2004-10-02 | 2.33% |
| 2004-07-03 | 3.38% |
| 2004-04-03 | 3.59% |
| 2003-12-31 | 3.53% |
| 2003-09-27 | 2.94% |
| 2003-06-28 | 3.10% |
| 2003-03-29 | 3.11% |
| 2002-12-31 | 3.15% |
| 2002-09-28 | 2.80% |
| 2002-06-29 | 2.95% |
