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 16.74% is 28% above its 5-year average of 13.11%, near the high end of its 5-year range (-2.78%–24.78%).
As of the fiscal period ended Tuesday, March 31, 2026. 3.96% below its 12-month average of 17.43%.
Reported quarterly profit margin; no daily interpolation.
NET PROFIT MARGIN
16.74%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG TTM
17.43%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 3Y
14.67%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 5Y
12.77%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 10Y
7.60%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 15Y
-1.76%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 20Y
-14.71%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-3.96%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+14.10%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+31.05%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+120.26%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+1052.62%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+213.76%
SECTOR MEDIAN · HEALTHCARE
10.44%
median of 79 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
+60.33%
vs the sector median at left
DexCom, Inc.
Market Cap
$28.31B
Net Profit Margin
16.74%
TTM Avg
17.43%
3Y Avg
14.67%
5Y Avg
12.77%
Market Cap
$27.80B
Net Profit Margin
7.54%
TTM Avg
10.12%
3Y Avg
9.68%
5Y Avg
22.03%
Market Cap
$27.03B
Net Profit Margin
21.40%
TTM Avg
21.94%
3Y Avg
21.74%
5Y Avg
21.20%
Market Cap
$25.57B
Net Profit Margin
12.02%
TTM Avg
8.91%
3Y Avg
9.15%
5Y Avg
11.71%
Market Cap
$24.70B
Net Profit Margin
6.66%
TTM Avg
6.01%
3Y Avg
6.56%
5Y Avg
9.24%
| NAME | MARKET CAP | NET PROFIT MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DexCom, Inc. (DXCM) | $28.31B | 16.74% | 17.43% | 14.67% | 12.77% |
| GE HealthCare Technologies Inc. (GEHC)vs › | $27.80B | 7.54% | 10.12% | 9.68% | 22.03% |
| ResMed Inc. (RMD)vs › | $29.47B | 27.44% | 24.50% | 23.01% | 21.32% |
| Biogen Inc. (BIIB)vs › | $29.55B | 13.92% | 15.03% | 17.95% | 19.29% |
| Mettler-Toledo International Inc. (MTD)vs › | $27.03B | 21.40% | 21.94% | 21.74% | 21.20% |
| Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (DGX)vs › | $25.57B | 12.02% | 8.91% | 9.15% | 11.71% |
| Centene Corp. (CNC)vs › | $31.61B | -3.25% | -0.70% | 0.29% | 0.65% |
| Labcorp Holdings Inc. (LH)vs › | $24.70B | 6.66% | 6.01% | 6.56% | 9.24% |
| Zoetis Inc. (ZTS)vs › | $32.24B | 27.79% | 27.55% | 27.17% | 26.57% |
| Waters Corporation (WAT)vs › | $24.19B | 11.91% | 20.93% | 21.85% | 22.39% |
Operating Margin
21.4%
Net Profit Margin
16.7%
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 | 16.74% |
| 2025-12-31 | 21.22% |
| 2025-09-30 | 23.47% |
| 2025-06-30 | 15.54% |
| 2025-03-31 | 10.17% |
| 2024-12-31 | 13.62% |
| 2024-09-30 | 13.54% |
| 2024-06-30 | 14.29% |
| 2024-03-31 | 15.90% |
| 2023-12-31 | 24.78% |
| 2023-09-30 | 12.38% |
| 2023-06-30 | 13.30% |
| 2023-03-31 | 6.55% |
| 2022-12-31 | 11.26% |
| 2022-09-30 | 13.15% |
| 2022-06-30 | 7.31% |
| 2022-03-31 | 15.47% |
| 2021-12-31 | -2.78% |
| 2021-09-30 | 10.90% |
| 2021-06-30 | 10.57% |
| 2021-03-31 | 7.98% |
| 2020-12-31 | 62.44% |
| 2020-09-30 | 14.41% |
| 2020-06-30 | 10.25% |
| 2020-03-31 | 4.91% |
| 2019-12-31 | 20.03% |
| 2019-09-30 | 11.56% |
| 2019-06-30 | -3.12% |
| 2019-03-31 | -9.59% |
| 2018-12-31 | -53.17% |
| 2018-09-30 | 17.47% |
| 2018-06-30 | 12.45% |
| 2018-03-31 | -13.12% |
| 2017-12-31 | -4.25% |
| 2017-09-30 | -1.08% |
| 2017-06-30 | 1.70% |
| 2017-03-31 | -29.30% |
| 2016-12-31 | -4.32% |
| 2016-09-30 | -12.65% |
| 2016-06-30 | -14.71% |
| 2016-03-31 | -16.52% |
| 2015-12-31 | 1.15% |
| 2015-09-30 | -40.40% |
| 2015-06-30 | -3.97% |
| 2015-03-31 | -17.72% |
| 2014-12-31 | 1.54% |
| 2014-09-30 | -7.54% |
| 2014-06-30 | -10.20% |
| 2014-03-31 | -26.54% |
| 2013-12-31 | -5.03% |
| 2013-09-30 | -13.99% |
| 2013-06-30 | -28.21% |
| 2013-03-31 | -37.50% |
| 2012-12-31 | -25.50% |
| 2012-09-30 | -74.77% |
| 2012-06-30 | -62.65% |
| 2012-03-31 | -69.99% |
| 2011-12-31 | -54.64% |
| 2011-09-30 | -72.74% |
| 2011-06-30 | -34.40% |
| 2011-03-31 | -83.60% |
| 2010-12-31 | -62.75% |
| 2010-09-30 | -114.87% |
| 2010-06-30 | -99.16% |
| 2010-03-31 | -212.39% |
| 2009-12-31 | -110.10% |
| 2009-09-30 | -186.29% |
| 2009-06-30 | -227.08% |
| 2009-03-31 | -252.15% |
| 2008-12-31 | -330.22% |
| 2008-09-30 | -765.00% |
| 2008-06-30 | -710.09% |
| 2008-03-31 | -696.67% |
| 2007-12-31 | -800.33% |
| 2007-09-30 | -930.07% |
| 2007-06-30 | -1313.56% |
| 2007-03-31 | -1079.94% |
| 2006-12-31 | -1326.32% |
| 2006-09-30 | -1597.79% |
| 2006-06-30 | -2331.32% |
| 2006-03-31 | -73902.25% |
| 2005-12-31 | 0.00% |
| 2005-09-30 | 0.00% |
| 2005-06-30 | 0.00% |
| 2005-03-31 | 0.00% |
