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Cardinal Health Profit Margin

Valuation check: CAH's profit margin is 0.67%, below the Industrials sector average of 10.33%.

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Quarterly Profit Margin

0.62%
↑ 55.30% YoY

As of Jun 2026

Annual Profit Margin (TTM)

0.67%
↓ 3.88% YoY

Trailing 12 months ending Jun 2026

Average Profit Margin (Comparison Companies)

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Profit Margin History

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Profit Margin Comparison

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Annual Profit Margin Growth Rate (%)

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Cardinal Health (CAH) FAQ

Cardinal Health (CAH) currently reports a profit margin of 0.67% as of June 2026. That compares with 0.7% in the prior-year period — down 3.9% year over year. That is below the Industrials sector average of 10.33%. 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 0.67% — a 3.9% year-over-year decrease (period ending June 2026). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.

Cardinal Health's profit margin of 0.67% is lower than the Industrials sector average of 10.33%. That is roughly 93.5% 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 0.67% should be judged against Industrials norms (sector average: 10.33%) 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 0.67%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Industrials average is 10.33%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for Cardinal Health, and consider following CAH for alerts when major investors trade the stock.