Valuation check: CAH's profit margin is 0.62%, below the Industrials sector average of 10.13%.
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Cardinal Health (CAH) currently reports a profit margin of 0.62% as of March 2026. That compares with 0.7% in the prior-year period — down 11.2% year over year. That is below the Industrials sector average of 10.13%. Use the charts on this page to explore Cardinal Health's profit margin history and peer comparisons.
Cardinal Health's profit margin decreased from 0.7% to 0.62% — a 11.2% year-over-year decrease (period ending March 2026). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.
Cardinal Health's profit margin of 0.62% is lower than the Industrials sector average of 10.13%. That is roughly 93.9% below the sector mean. A reading lower 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 Cardinal Health's current 0.62% should be judged against Industrials norms (sector average: 10.13%) and against CAH'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 0.62%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Industrials average is 10.13%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for Cardinal Health, and consider following CAH for alerts when major investors trade the stock.