Valuation check: ALC's profit margin is 5.92%, below the Healthcare sector average of 13.76%.
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As of the most recent data (June 2026), ALC shows a profit margin of 5.92%. That compares with 10.7% in the prior-year period — down 44.7% year over year. That is below the Healthcare sector average of 13.76%. Scroll down for historical charts and peer comparison views.
Compared with the year-ago period, ALC's profit margin is now 5.92% (was 10.7%) — a 44.7% year-over-year decrease. Pairing that YoY change with peer averages gives a clearer picture of whether Alcon - Registered Shares is outperforming or lagging.
The Healthcare sector average profit margin is about 13.76%. Alcon - Registered Shares is at 5.92%, which is lower that average. That is roughly 57.0% below the sector mean. Use the comparison chart on this page to see how ALC stacks up against individual peers as well.
That compares with 10.7% in the prior-year period — down 44.7% year over year. Improvement over multiple periods is generally more meaningful than a single strong quarter. Compare Alcon - Registered Shares with peers to see if the move is company-specific or sector-wide.
Besides this profit margin page, Stockcircle has Alcon - Registered Shares's full stock overview, other financial metrics, insider and congress trade tabs, and tools to follow the stock. Together they help you connect profit margin (currently 5.92%) with ownership activity and broader fundamentals.