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 2.99% is 37% above its 5-year average of 2.19%, around the middle of its 5-year range (-2.45%–7.04%).
As of the fiscal period ended Tuesday, March 31, 2026. 123.33% above its 12-month average of 1.34%.
Reported quarterly profit margin; no daily interpolation.
NET PROFIT MARGIN
2.99%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG TTM
1.34%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 3Y
1.54%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 5Y
2.19%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 10Y
3.04%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 15Y
3.08%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 20Y
2.97%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+123.33%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+93.64%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+36.85%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-1.52%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-2.89%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+0.72%
SECTOR MEDIAN · HEALTHCARE
10.44%
median of 79 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
-71.35%
vs the sector median at left
Market Cap
$43.87B
Net Profit Margin
24.63%
TTM Avg
23.70%
3Y Avg
22.66%
5Y Avg
22.55%
Market Cap
$47.81B
Net Profit Margin
17.34%
TTM Avg
47.22%
3Y Avg
37.68%
5Y Avg
33.03%
Market Cap
$38.94B
Net Profit Margin
19.55%
TTM Avg
19.27%
3Y Avg
18.75%
5Y Avg
17.94%
Market Cap
$53.72B
Net Profit Margin
0.62%
TTM Avg
0.54%
3Y Avg
0.18%
5Y Avg
-0.22%
Market Cap
$37.17B
Net Profit Margin
13.46%
TTM Avg
-1.96%
3Y Avg
-34.26%
5Y Avg
-68.70%
Market Cap
$35.59B
Net Profit Margin
8.33%
TTM Avg
8.63%
3Y Avg
8.47%
5Y Avg
7.22%
Market Cap
$57.58B
Net Profit Margin
5.33%
TTM Avg
8.06%
3Y Avg
8.30%
5Y Avg
8.27%
| NAME | MARKET CAP | NET PROFIT MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humana Inc. (HUM) | $45.76B | 2.99% | 1.34% | 1.54% | 2.19% |
| IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. (IDXX)vs › | $43.87B | 24.63% | 23.70% | 22.66% | 22.55% |
| Edwards Lifesciences Corporation (EW)vs › | $47.81B | 17.34% | 47.22% | 37.68% | 33.03% |
| Agilent Technologies, Inc. (A)vs › | $38.94B | 19.55% | 19.27% | 18.75% | 17.94% |
| Cardinal Health, Inc. (CAH)vs › | $53.72B | 0.62% | 0.54% | 0.18% | -0.22% |
| Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (ALNY)vs › | $37.17B | 13.46% | -1.96% | -34.26% | -68.70% |
| IQVIA Holdings Inc. (IQV)vs › | $35.59B | 8.33% | 8.63% | 8.47% | 7.22% |
| Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX)vs › | $57.58B | 5.33% | 8.06% | 8.30% | 8.27% |
| Medline Inc. (MDLN)vs › | $33.57B | 3.31% | 4.39% | 2.42% | 2.42% |
| Zoetis Inc. (ZTS)vs › | $32.24B | 27.79% | 27.55% | 27.17% | 26.57% |
Operating Margin
1.0%
Net Profit Margin
3.0%
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 | 2.99% |
| 2025-12-31 | -2.45% |
| 2025-09-30 | 0.60% |
| 2025-06-30 | 1.68% |
| 2025-03-31 | 3.87% |
| 2024-12-31 | -2.37% |
| 2024-09-30 | 1.63% |
| 2024-06-30 | 2.30% |
| 2024-03-31 | 2.50% |
| 2023-12-31 | -2.04% |
| 2023-09-30 | 3.15% |
| 2023-06-30 | 3.59% |
| 2023-03-31 | 4.63% |
| 2022-12-31 | -0.07% |
| 2022-09-30 | 5.24% |
| 2022-06-30 | 2.94% |
| 2022-03-31 | 3.88% |
| 2021-12-31 | -0.07% |
| 2021-09-30 | 7.04% |
| 2021-06-30 | 2.85% |
| 2021-03-31 | 4.01% |
| 2020-12-31 | -1.44% |
| 2020-09-30 | 6.67% |
| 2020-06-30 | 9.58% |
| 2020-03-31 | 2.50% |
| 2019-12-31 | 3.14% |
| 2019-09-30 | 4.24% |
| 2019-06-30 | 5.78% |
| 2019-03-31 | 3.51% |
| 2018-12-31 | 2.51% |
| 2018-09-30 | 4.53% |
| 2018-06-30 | 1.35% |
| 2018-03-31 | 3.44% |
| 2017-12-31 | 1.40% |
| 2017-09-30 | 3.76% |
| 2017-06-30 | 4.80% |
| 2017-03-31 | 8.10% |
| 2016-12-31 | -3.11% |
| 2016-09-30 | 3.29% |
| 2016-06-30 | 2.22% |
| 2016-03-31 | 1.84% |
| 2015-12-31 | 0.76% |
| 2015-09-30 | 2.35% |
| 2015-06-30 | 3.14% |
| 2015-03-31 | 3.11% |
| 2014-12-31 | 1.18% |
| 2014-09-30 | 2.37% |
| 2014-06-30 | 2.81% |
| 2014-03-31 | 3.14% |
| 2013-12-31 | -0.29% |
| 2013-09-30 | 3.57% |
| 2013-06-30 | 4.07% |
| 2013-03-31 | 4.51% |
| 2012-12-31 | 2.01% |
| 2012-09-30 | 4.41% |
| 2012-06-30 | 3.67% |
| 2012-03-31 | 2.43% |
| 2011-12-31 | 2.19% |
| 2011-09-30 | 4.78% |
| 2011-06-30 | 4.95% |
| 2011-03-31 | 3.43% |
| 2010-12-31 | 1.29% |
| 2010-09-30 | 4.71% |
| 2010-06-30 | 3.96% |
| 2010-03-31 | 3.09% |
| 2009-12-31 | 3.28% |
| 2009-09-30 | 3.91% |
| 2009-06-30 | 3.57% |
| 2009-03-31 | 2.67% |
| 2008-12-31 | 2.32% |
| 2008-09-30 | 2.56% |
| 2008-06-30 | 2.86% |
| 2008-03-31 | 1.15% |
| 2007-12-31 | 3.84% |
| 2007-09-30 | 4.78% |
| 2007-06-30 | 3.37% |
| 2007-03-31 | 1.15% |
| 2006-12-31 | 2.74% |
| 2006-09-30 | 2.82% |
| 2006-06-30 | 1.66% |
| 2006-03-31 | 1.78% |
| 2005-12-31 | 1.76% |
| 2005-09-30 | 1.22% |
| 2005-06-30 | 2.30% |
| 2005-03-31 | 3.15% |
| 2004-12-31 | 1.47% |
| 2004-09-30 | 2.65% |
| 2004-06-30 | 2.35% |
| 2004-03-31 | 2.06% |
| 2003-12-31 | 2.10% |
| 2003-09-30 | 2.00% |
| 2003-06-30 | 2.29% |
| 2003-03-31 | 1.07% |
| 2002-12-31 | -0.06% |
| 2002-09-30 | 1.84% |
| 2002-06-30 | 1.60% |
