Baxter International (BAX) has a profit margin of -7.24%, below the Healthcare sector average of 15.58%.
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Baxter International's profit margin stands at -7.24% as of March 2026. That compares with -3.08% in the prior-year period — down 135.3% year over year. That is below the Healthcare sector average of 15.58%. Stockcircle updates this page with the newest filings so you can track how the metric evolves quarter by quarter.
Baxter International reported -7.24% in profit margin versus -3.08% a year earlier — a 135.3% year-over-year decrease. The historical chart on this page makes it easier to see whether that move is part of a longer pattern.
Baxter International sits lower the Healthcare benchmark (15.58%) with a profit margin of -7.24%. That is roughly 146.5% 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 -7.24% for Baxter International 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 Baxter International's profit margin evolved across reporting periods, while the comparison chart places BAX 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.