HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA) Net Profit Margin: 8.89%
Is HCA Healthcare, Inc.’s net profit margin high or low?
HCA Healthcare, Inc.'s net profit margin of 8.89% is in line with its 5-year average of 8.95%, around the middle of its 5-year range (7.28%–11.84%).
As of Tuesday, June 16, 2026. 3.79% above its 12-month average of 8.57%.
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HCA Net Profit Margin Metrics
NET PROFIT MARGIN
8.89%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG TTM
8.57%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 3Y
8.64%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 5Y
8.95%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 10Y
7.82%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 15Y
7.00%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 20Y
6.24%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+3.79%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+2.86%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-0.65%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+13.64%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+26.94%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+42.44%
HCA Competitors' Net Profit Margin
| NAME | MARKET CAP | NET PROFIT MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA) | $88.05B | 8.89% | 8.57% | 8.64% | 8.95% |
| Elevance Health Inc. (ELV)vs › | $86.74B | 2.62% | 3.11% | 3.37% | 3.60% |
| Cigna Corporation (CI)vs › | $77.02B | 2.26% | 1.78% | 2.48% | 3.04% |
| Medtronic plc (MDT)vs › | $104.05B | 13.20% | 13.55% | 12.62% | 13.06% |
| Boston Scientific Corporation (BSX)vs › | $69.74B | 17.24% | 12.73% | 10.54% | 8.34% |
| Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (REGN)vs › | $62.78B | 29.65% | 31.24% | 32.06% | 36.64% |
| Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (VRTX)vs › | $113.82B | 35.40% | 13.94% | 25.44% | 29.40% |
| Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (BMY)vs › | $114.38B | 15.01% | -1.95% | 6.91% | 3.59% |
| Stryker Corporation (SYK)vs › | $119.06B | 13.21% | 13.09% | 13.60% | 12.87% |
| Cencora, Inc. (COR)vs › | $54.76B | 0.78% | 0.49% | 0.59% | 0.22% |
Margin Comparison
Operating Margin
15.7%
Net Profit Margin
8.9%
HCA Healthcare, Inc. Net Profit Margin Formula & Definition
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
HCA Healthcare, Inc. Net Profit Margin FAQ
- What is the net profit margin for HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA)?
- The net profit margin for HCA stock is 8.89%.
- Is HCA Healthcare, Inc.'s net profit margin high or low?
- HCA Healthcare, Inc.'s net profit margin of 8.89% is in line with its 5-year average of 8.95%, around the middle of its 5-year range (7.28%–11.84%).
- What is the TTM average net profit margin for HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA)?
- The TTM average net profit margin for HCA stock is 8.57%.
- What is the 3Y average net profit margin for HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA)?
- The 3Y average net profit margin for HCA stock is 8.64%.
- What is the 5Y average net profit margin for HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA)?
- The 5Y average net profit margin for HCA stock is 8.95%.
- What is the 10Y average net profit margin for HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA)?
- The 10Y average net profit margin for HCA stock is 7.82%.
- What is the 15Y average net profit margin for HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA)?
- The 15Y average net profit margin for HCA stock is 7.00%.
- What is the 20Y average net profit margin for HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA)?
- The 20Y average net profit margin for HCA stock is 6.24%.
HCA Healthcare, Inc. Net Profit Margin History
| DATE | NET PROFIT MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 8.97% |
| 2024-12-31 | 8.16% |
| 2023-12-31 | 8.07% |
| 2022-12-31 | 9.37% |
| 2021-12-31 | 11.84% |
| 2020-12-31 | 7.28% |
| 2019-12-31 | 6.83% |
| 2018-12-31 | 8.11% |
| 2017-12-31 | 5.08% |
| 2016-12-31 | 6.97% |
| 2015-12-31 | 5.37% |
| 2014-12-31 | 5.08% |
| 2013-12-31 | 4.55% |
| 2012-12-31 | 4.86% |
| 2011-12-31 | 7.58% |
| 2010-12-31 | 3.93% |
| 2009-12-31 | 3.51% |
| 2008-12-31 | 2.37% |
| 2007-12-31 | 3.25% |
| 2006-12-31 | 4.07% |
| 2005-12-31 | 5.82% |
| 2004-12-31 | 5.30% |
| 2003-12-31 | 6.11% |
| 2002-12-31 | 4.22% |
| 2001-12-31 | 4.94% |
| 2000-12-31 | 1.75% |
| 1999-12-31 | 4.44% |
| 1998-12-31 | 2.52% |
| 1997-12-31 | -1.62% |
| 1996-12-31 | 7.56% |
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About HCA Healthcare, Inc.
HCA Healthcare, Inc., operating through its subsidiaries, delivers a comprehensive array of healthcare services throughout the United States. The organization manages a network of general and acute care hospitals that provide a full spectrum of medical and surgical care, encompassing inpatient services, intensive care, cardiac treatment, diagnostic procedures, and emergency services. These hospitals additionally offer a broad range of outpatient care, such as ambulatory surgery, laboratory testing, radiology, respiratory therapy, cardiology, and physical therapy. Beyond its hospital infrastructure, HCA Healthcare operates numerous specialized outpatient facilities. These include standalone ambulatory surgery centers, dedicated emergency care facilities, urgent care clinics, walk-in clinics, advanced diagnostic and imaging centers, rehabilitation and physical therapy centers, radiation and oncology treatment facilities, physician practices, and various other healthcare sites. Furthermore, the company oversees psychiatric hospitals, which offer diverse therapeutic programs. These services cater to child, adolescent, and adult psychiatric care, alongside adolescent and adult alcohol and drug abuse treatment and counseling. As of December 31, 2021, HCA Healthcare's extensive portfolio included 182 hospitals, specifically 175 general and acute care hospitals, five psychiatric hospitals, and two rehabilitation hospitals. Its network also featured 125 freestanding surgery centers and 21 freestanding endoscopy centers, all distributed across 20 states and England. Founded in 1968 and formerly known as HCA Holdings, Inc., the company's corporate headquarters are situated in Nashville, Tennessee.
- Sector
- Healthcare
- Industry
- Medical - Care Facilities
- CEO
- Samuel N. Hazen