Valuation check: ALC's profit margin is 6.06%, below the Healthcare sector average of 17.63%.
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Trailing 12 months ending Sep 2026
Alcon - Registered Shares's profit margin stands at 6.06% as of September 2026. That compares with 10.28% in the prior-year period — down 41.1% year over year. That is below the Healthcare sector average of 17.63%. Stockcircle updates this page with the newest filings so you can track how the metric evolves quarter by quarter.
Alcon - Registered Shares reported 6.06% in profit margin versus 10.28% a year earlier — a 41.1% year-over-year decrease. The historical chart on this page makes it easier to see whether that move is part of a longer pattern.
Alcon - Registered Shares sits lower the Healthcare benchmark (17.63%) with a profit margin of 6.06%. That is roughly 65.6% below the sector mean. Peer context matters because what looks expensive or cheap in absolute terms can be normal for the sector.
A profit margin of 6.06% for Alcon - Registered Shares means each unit of related capital or sales is generating that return rate. Higher is usually better for profitability metrics, but extremely high figures can reflect one-time items or thin equity bases. Review several years of data on this page before extrapolating.
The history chart shows how Alcon - Registered Shares's profit margin evolved across reporting periods, while the comparison chart places ALC next to similar companies. Use both: a rising metric that still lags peers tells a different story than a rising metric that already leads the group. Growth charts, when available, highlight acceleration or slowdown.