Valuation check: A's profit margin is 19.53%, above the Healthcare sector average of 13.89%.
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Agilent Technologies (A) currently reports a profit margin of 19.53% as of July 2026. That compares with 17.97% in the prior-year period — up 8.7% year over year. That is above the Healthcare sector average of 13.89%. Use the charts on this page to explore Agilent Technologies's profit margin history and peer comparisons.
Agilent Technologies's profit margin increased from 17.97% to 19.53% — a 8.7% year-over-year increase (period ending July 2026). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.
Agilent Technologies's profit margin of 19.53% is higher than the Healthcare sector average of 13.89%. That is roughly 40.6% above the sector mean. A reading higher peers can reflect different growth expectations, capital structure, or profitability — so it is worth checking the peer comparison chart before drawing conclusions.
There is no universal 'good' profit margin, but Agilent Technologies's current 19.53% should be judged against Healthcare norms (sector average: 13.89%) and against A's own history. Strong, stable readings often indicate durable competitive advantage; volatile or declining ones deserve a closer look at margins and capital efficiency.
Start with the current profit margin of 19.53%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Healthcare average is 13.89%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for Agilent Technologies, and consider following A for alerts when major investors trade the stock.