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Cardinal Health, Inc. (CAH) Gross Margin: 3.68%

Is Cardinal Health, Inc.’s gross margin high or low?

Cardinal Health, Inc.'s gross margin of 3.68% is in line with its 5-year average of 3.76%, around the middle of its 5-year range (3.27%–4.49%).

As of Monday, June 15, 2026. 6.05% above its 12-month average of 3.47%.

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CAH Gross Margin
3.67%+12.23% 1Y
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CAH Current vs Average Gross Margin Chart

CAH Gross Margin Metrics

GROSS MARGIN

3.68%

GROSS MARGIN AVG TTM

3.47%

GROSS MARGIN AVG 3Y

3.47%

GROSS MARGIN AVG 5Y

3.76%

GROSS MARGIN AVG 10Y

4.41%

GROSS MARGIN AVG 15Y

4.45%

GROSS MARGIN AVG 20Y

4.90%

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

+6.05%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

+6.05%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

-2.04%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

-16.48%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

-17.21%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

-24.89%

CAH Competitors' Gross Margin

NAMEMARKET CAPGROSS MARGINTTM3Y5Y
Cardinal Health, Inc. (CAH)$52.43B3.68%3.47%3.47%3.76%
Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX)vs ›$52.98B46.48%45.33%44.44%44.19%
Cencora, Inc. (COR)vs ›$54.80B3.47%3.06%3.07%2.95%
Humana Inc. (HUM)vs ›$45.53B14.01%14.54%16.14%17.03%
IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. (IDXX)vs ›$44.24B62.05%61.42%60.55%59.83%
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (REGN)vs ›$63.06B84.55%85.74%85.09%84.57%
Agilent Technologies, Inc. (A)vs ›$36.67B53.00%53.36%52.95%53.14%
Zoetis Inc. (ZTS)vs ›$33.36B70.75%69.79%68.91%68.46%
Centene Corporation (CNC)vs ›$32.19B14.93%11.28%11.33%11.71%
Medline Inc. (MDLN)vs ›$30.96B24.04%25.55%23.71%23.71%

Gross Margin Analysis

Gross Margin

3.7%

(Revenue - COGS) / Revenue

Cardinal Health, Inc. 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

Cardinal Health, Inc. Gross Margin FAQ

What is the gross margin for Cardinal Health, Inc. (CAH)?
The gross margin for CAH stock is 3.68%.
Is Cardinal Health, Inc.'s gross margin high or low?
Cardinal Health, Inc.'s gross margin of 3.68% is in line with its 5-year average of 3.76%, around the middle of its 5-year range (3.27%–4.49%).
What is the TTM average gross margin for Cardinal Health, Inc. (CAH)?
The TTM average gross margin for CAH stock is 3.47%.
What is the 3Y average gross margin for Cardinal Health, Inc. (CAH)?
The 3Y average gross margin for CAH stock is 3.47%.
What is the 5Y average gross margin for Cardinal Health, Inc. (CAH)?
The 5Y average gross margin for CAH stock is 3.76%.
What is the 10Y average gross margin for Cardinal Health, Inc. (CAH)?
The 10Y average gross margin for CAH stock is 4.41%.
What is the 15Y average gross margin for Cardinal Health, Inc. (CAH)?
The 15Y average gross margin for CAH stock is 4.45%.
What is the 20Y average gross margin for Cardinal Health, Inc. (CAH)?
The 20Y average gross margin for CAH stock is 4.90%.

Cardinal Health, Inc. Gross Margin History

DATEGROSS MARGIN
2025-06-303.67%
2024-06-303.27%
2023-06-303.36%
2022-06-303.58%
2021-06-304.17%
2020-06-304.49%
2019-06-304.70%
2018-06-305.25%
2017-06-305.03%
2016-06-305.38%
2015-06-305.57%
2014-06-305.67%
2013-06-304.87%
2012-06-304.22%
2011-06-304.05%
2010-06-303.84%
2009-06-305.76%
2008-06-306.45%
2007-06-306.04%
2006-06-306.63%
2005-06-306.89%
2004-06-307.35%
2003-06-307.95%
2002-06-307.91%
2001-06-307.53%
2000-06-308.17%
1999-06-3011.24%
1998-06-305.25%
1997-06-305.20%
1996-06-308.09%

About Cardinal Health, Inc.

Cardinal Health, Inc. operates as a global, integrated provider of healthcare services and products, with its reach spanning the United States, Canada, Europe, Asia, and other international markets. The company delivers bespoke support to a diverse clientele, including hospitals, healthcare networks, pharmacies, outpatient surgical centers, clinical labs, physician practices, and individuals receiving care at home. It is structured into two core divisions: Pharmaceutical and Medical. The Pharmaceutical division oversees the distribution of a wide array of products, encompassing branded, generic, and specialty pharmaceuticals, along with over-the-counter health and consumer goods. This segment additionally offers specialized services to pharmaceutical manufacturers and healthcare providers, particularly for specialty pharmaceutical products. Its operations extend to managing nuclear pharmacies and facilities that produce radiopharmaceuticals. It also performs repackaging of generic drugs and OTC items. Further offerings include medication therapy management and patient outcomes services for hospitals, other healthcare providers, and payers, in addition to providing pharmacy management solutions to hospitals. The Medical division focuses on producing, sourcing, and supplying Cardinal Health-branded medical, surgical, and laboratory products and devices. This extensive product range encompasses items such as examination and surgical gloves, needles, syringes, sharps disposal units, compression products, incontinence aids, nutritional delivery systems, wound care supplies, single-use drapes, gowns, and apparel, fluid suction and collection devices, urological products, operating room essentials, and electrodes. Beyond its proprietary brands, this segment also distributes various national brand medical, surgical, and laboratory products. It offers comprehensive supply chain management for hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, clinical laboratories, and other healthcare organizations, and manufactures and sells both sterile and non-sterile procedure kits. Established in 1979, the company maintains its headquarters in Dublin, Ohio.

Dublin, OH
57,700 employees
Healthcare / Medical - Distribution
Sector
Healthcare
Industry
Medical - Distribution
CEO
Jason Hollar