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Cerus Profit Margin

Valuation check: CERS's profit margin is -4.41%, below the Healthcare sector average of 15.58%.

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Quarterly Profit Margin

-3.06%
82.88% YoY

As of Mar 2026

Annual Profit Margin (TTM)

-4.41%
56.91% YoY

Trailing 12 months ending Mar 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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Cerus (CERS) FAQ

As of the most recent data (March 2026), CERS shows a profit margin of -4.41%. That compares with -10.23% in the prior-year period — up 56.9% year over year. That is below the Healthcare sector average of 15.58%. Scroll down for historical charts and peer comparison views.

Compared with the year-ago period, CERS's profit margin is now -4.41% (was -10.23%) — a 56.9% year-over-year increase. Pairing that YoY change with peer averages gives a clearer picture of whether Cerus is outperforming or lagging.

The Healthcare sector average profit margin is about 15.58%. Cerus is at -4.41%, which is lower that average. That is roughly 128.3% below the sector mean. Use the comparison chart on this page to see how CERS stacks up against individual peers as well.

That compares with -10.23% in the prior-year period — up 56.9% year over year. Improvement over multiple periods is generally more meaningful than a single strong quarter. Compare Cerus with peers to see if the move is company-specific or sector-wide.

Besides this profit margin page, Stockcircle has Cerus'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 -4.41%) with ownership activity and broader fundamentals.