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 1.75% is 80% above its 5-year average of 0.97%, near the high end of its 5-year range (-0.01%–1.75%).
As of the fiscal period ended Tuesday, March 31, 2026. 42.50% above its 12-month average of 1.23%.
Reported quarterly profit margin; no daily interpolation.
NET PROFIT MARGIN
1.75%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG TTM
1.23%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 3Y
1.05%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 5Y
0.98%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 10Y
0.91%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 15Y
0.98%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 20Y
1.02%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+42.50%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+66.92%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+78.22%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+92.77%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+77.79%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+71.16%
SECTOR MEDIAN · HEALTHCARE
9.05%
median of 79 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
-80.70%
vs the sector median at left
McKesson Corporation
Market Cap
$100.48B
Net Profit Margin
1.75%
TTM Avg
1.23%
3Y Avg
1.05%
5Y Avg
0.98%
Market Cap
$110.66B
Net Profit Margin
13.20%
TTM Avg
13.55%
3Y Avg
12.62%
5Y Avg
13.06%
Market Cap
$88.90B
Net Profit Margin
8.77%
TTM Avg
8.57%
3Y Avg
8.64%
5Y Avg
8.95%
Market Cap
$81.43B
Net Profit Margin
2.47%
TTM Avg
3.11%
3Y Avg
3.37%
5Y Avg
3.60%
Market Cap
$120.28B
Net Profit Margin
35.40%
TTM Avg
13.94%
3Y Avg
25.44%
5Y Avg
29.40%
Market Cap
$79.06B
Net Profit Margin
27.86%
TTM Avg
31.24%
3Y Avg
32.06%
5Y Avg
36.64%
Market Cap
$128.64B
Net Profit Margin
14.43%
TTM Avg
13.09%
3Y Avg
13.60%
5Y Avg
12.87%
| NAME | MARKET CAP | NET PROFIT MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McKesson Corporation (MCK) | $100.48B | 1.75% | 1.23% | 1.05% | 0.98% |
| GSK plc (GSK)vs › | $103.90B | 17.76% | 12.86% | 23.24% | 22.39% |
| Medtronic plc (MDT)vs › | $110.66B | 13.20% | 13.55% | 12.62% | 13.06% |
| HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA)vs › | $88.90B | 8.77% | 8.57% | 8.64% | 8.95% |
| Elevance Health Inc. (ELV)vs › | $81.43B | 2.47% | 3.11% | 3.37% | 3.60% |
| Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (VRTX)vs › | $120.28B | 35.40% | 13.94% | 25.44% | 29.40% |
| Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (REGN)vs › | $79.06B | 27.86% | 31.24% | 32.06% | 36.64% |
| Cigna Corporation (CI)vs › | $73.45B | 2.27% | 1.78% | 2.48% | 3.04% |
| Stryker Corporation (SYK)vs › | $128.64B | 14.43% | 13.09% | 13.60% | 12.87% |
| Boston Scientific Corporation (BSX)vs › | $71.58B | 17.47% | 12.73% | 10.54% | 8.34% |
Operating Margin
1.6%
Net Profit Margin
1.7%
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 | 1.75% |
| 2025-12-31 | 1.12% |
| 2025-09-30 | 1.08% |
| 2025-06-30 | 0.80% |
| 2025-03-31 | 1.39% |
| 2024-12-31 | 0.92% |
| 2024-09-30 | 0.26% |
| 2024-06-30 | 1.15% |
| 2024-03-31 | 1.04% |
| 2023-12-31 | 0.73% |
| 2023-09-30 | 0.86% |
| 2023-06-30 | 1.29% |
| 2023-03-31 | 1.14% |
| 2022-12-31 | 1.53% |
| 2022-09-30 | 1.32% |
| 2022-06-30 | 1.14% |
| 2022-03-31 | 0.56% |
| 2021-12-31 | -0.01% |
| 2021-09-30 | 0.40% |
| 2021-06-30 | 0.78% |
| 2021-03-31 | 1.13% |
| 2020-12-31 | -9.95% |
| 2020-09-30 | 0.95% |
| 2020-06-30 | 0.80% |
| 2020-03-31 | 1.74% |
| 2019-12-31 | 0.31% |
| 2019-09-30 | -1.27% |
| 2019-06-30 | 0.76% |
| 2019-03-31 | -1.52% |
| 2018-12-31 | 0.83% |
| 2018-09-30 | 0.94% |
| 2018-06-30 | -0.26% |
| 2018-03-31 | -2.22% |
| 2017-12-31 | 1.68% |
| 2017-09-30 | 0.00% |
| 2017-06-30 | 0.60% |
| 2017-03-31 | 7.37% |
| 2016-12-31 | 1.27% |
| 2016-09-30 | 0.62% |
| 2016-06-30 | 1.09% |
| 2016-03-31 | 0.92% |
| 2015-12-31 | 1.32% |
| 2015-09-30 | 1.27% |
| 2015-06-30 | 1.21% |
| 2015-03-31 | 0.29% |
| 2014-12-31 | 1.00% |
| 2014-09-30 | 1.05% |
| 2014-06-30 | 0.91% |
| 2014-03-31 | 0.97% |
| 2013-12-31 | 0.19% |
| 2013-09-30 | 1.23% |
| 2013-06-30 | 1.32% |
| 2013-03-31 | 0.85% |
| 2012-12-31 | 0.96% |
| 2012-09-30 | 1.34% |
| 2012-06-30 | 1.23% |
| 2012-03-31 | 1.64% |
| 2011-12-31 | 0.97% |
| 2011-09-30 | 0.98% |
| 2011-06-30 | 0.95% |
| 2011-03-31 | 1.46% |
| 2010-12-31 | 0.55% |
| 2010-09-30 | 1.19% |
| 2010-06-30 | 1.09% |
| 2010-03-31 | 1.31% |
| 2009-12-31 | 1.15% |
| 2009-09-30 | 1.11% |
| 2009-06-30 | 1.08% |
| 2009-03-31 | 1.07% |
| 2008-12-31 | -0.07% |
| 2008-09-30 | 1.23% |
| 2008-06-30 | 0.88% |
| 2008-03-31 | 1.17% |
| 2007-12-31 | 0.76% |
| 2007-09-30 | 1.01% |
| 2007-06-30 | 0.96% |
| 2007-03-31 | 1.06% |
| 2006-12-31 | 1.05% |
| 2006-09-30 | 1.02% |
| 2006-06-30 | 0.78% |
| 2006-03-31 | 0.97% |
| 2005-12-31 | 0.85% |
| 2005-09-30 | 0.77% |
| 2005-06-30 | 0.81% |
| 2005-03-31 | 1.26% |
| 2004-12-31 | -3.20% |
| 2004-09-30 | 0.43% |
| 2004-06-30 | 0.85% |
| 2004-03-31 | 1.19% |
| 2003-12-31 | 0.07% |
| 2003-09-30 | 0.93% |
| 2003-06-30 | 0.94% |
| 2003-03-31 | 1.20% |
| 2002-12-31 | 0.90% |
| 2002-09-30 | 0.91% |
| 2002-06-30 | 0.86% |
