Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (WBA) Gross Margin: 17.13%
Is Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc.’s gross margin high or low?
Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc.'s gross margin of 17.13% is 18% below its 5-year average of 20.79%, near the low end of its 5-year range (17.13%–23.45%).
As of Saturday, June 13, 2026. 8.44% below its 12-month average of 18.71%.
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WBA Gross Margin Metrics
GROSS MARGIN
17.13%
GROSS MARGIN AVG TTM
18.71%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 3Y
19.98%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 5Y
20.79%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 10Y
22.94%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 15Y
24.65%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 20Y
25.42%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-8.44%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-14.24%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-17.60%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-25.33%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-30.50%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-32.61%
WBA Competitors' Gross Margin
| NAME | MARKET CAP | GROSS MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (WBA) | $10.37B | 17.13% | 18.71% | 19.98% | 20.79% |
| Baxter International Inc. (BAX) | $10.77B | 30.11% | 33.76% | 35.72% | 36.84% |
| Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. (CRL) | $9.03B | 31.86% | 31.70% | 34.15% | 35.17% |
| Tempus AI, Inc. (TEM) | $8.35B | 69.55% | 62.30% | 54.75% | 44.45% |
| Align Technology, Inc. (ALGN) | $12.52B | 67.68% | 69.16% | 69.73% | 70.75% |
| Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. (BIO) | $7.73B | 51.87% | 52.87% | 53.77% | 54.60% |
| The Cooper Companies, Inc. (COO) | $13.24B | 64.37% | 63.66% | 64.40% | 64.61% |
| Solventum Corporation (SOLV) | $13.66B | 53.67% | 54.56% | 56.03% | 57.27% |
| Hims & Hers Health, Inc. (HIMS) | $5.98B | 67.64% | 76.65% | 78.21% | 76.94% |
| Hologic, Inc. (HOLX) | $16.97B | 52.82% | 58.14% | 57.33% | 59.28% |
Gross Margin Analysis
Gross Margin
17.1%
(Revenue - COGS) / Revenue
Walgreens Boots Alliance, 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
Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. Gross Margin FAQ
- What is the gross margin for Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (WBA)?
- The gross margin for WBA stock is 17.13%.
- Is Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc.'s gross margin high or low?
- Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc.'s gross margin of 17.13% is 18% below its 5-year average of 20.79%, near the low end of its 5-year range (17.13%–23.45%).
- What is the TTM average gross margin for Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (WBA)?
- The TTM average gross margin for WBA stock is 18.71%.
- What is the 3Y average gross margin for Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (WBA)?
- The 3Y average gross margin for WBA stock is 19.98%.
- What is the 5Y average gross margin for Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (WBA)?
- The 5Y average gross margin for WBA stock is 20.79%.
- What is the 10Y average gross margin for Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (WBA)?
- The 10Y average gross margin for WBA stock is 22.94%.
- What is the 15Y average gross margin for Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (WBA)?
- The 15Y average gross margin for WBA stock is 24.65%.
- What is the 20Y average gross margin for Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (WBA)?
- The 20Y average gross margin for WBA stock is 25.42%.
Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. Gross Margin History
| DATE | GROSS MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2024-08-31 | 17.96% |
| 2023-08-31 | 19.46% |
| 2022-08-31 | 21.30% |
| 2021-08-31 | 21.18% |
| 2020-08-31 | 21.38% |
| 2019-08-31 | 23.45% |
| 2018-08-31 | 23.41% |
| 2017-08-31 | 24.67% |
| 2016-08-31 | 25.46% |
| 2015-08-31 | 25.86% |
| 2014-08-31 | 28.23% |
| 2013-08-31 | 29.24% |
| 2012-08-31 | 28.40% |
| 2011-08-31 | 28.39% |
| 2010-08-31 | 28.15% |
| 2009-08-31 | 27.81% |
| 2008-08-31 | 28.19% |
| 2007-08-31 | 28.35% |
| 2006-08-31 | 27.78% |
| 2005-08-31 | 27.93% |
| 2004-08-31 | 27.19% |
| 2003-08-31 | 27.07% |
| 2002-08-31 | 26.52% |
| 2001-08-31 | 26.70% |
| 2000-08-31 | 28.16% |
| 1999-08-31 | 28.42% |
| 1998-08-31 | 28.46% |
| 1997-08-31 | 28.77% |
| 1996-08-31 | 28.96% |
| 1995-08-31 | 29.29% |
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About Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc.
Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc., established in 1901 and based in Deerfield, Illinois, operates as a leading global retailer focused on pharmacy, health, and beauty products. Its business activities are organized into two primary divisions: the United States and International. In the United States, the company dispenses prescription drugs and offers a diverse selection of retail goods. This includes items for health, wellness, beauty, and personal care, alongside general merchandise and consumable products, all available through its extensive network of retail drugstores. The U.S. segment also provides specialized central pharmacy services and mail delivery options for prescriptions. As of August 31, 2021, this division managed 8,965 retail outlets under the Walgreens and Duane Reade banners, complemented by five specialty pharmacies. The International segment focuses on the sale of prescription medications, health and wellness items, beauty products, personal care essentials, and other consumer goods. These are sold through its pharmacy-centric health and beauty retail locations, optical practices, its online platform boots.com, and an integrated mobile application. Additionally, this segment engages in pharmaceutical wholesale and distribution operations within Germany. By August 31, 2021, the international portfolio included 4,031 retail stores operating under brands such as Boots, Benavides, and Ahumada, located across countries including the United Kingdom, Thailand, Norway, the Republic of Ireland, the Netherlands, Mexico, and Chile. It also oversaw 548 optical practices, with 160 of these operating as franchises.
- Sector
- Healthcare
- Industry
- Medical - Pharmaceuticals
- CEO
- Timothy C. Wentworth