Cantel Medical (CMD) has a profit margin of 4.57%, below the Healthcare sector average of 14.34%.
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Trailing 12 months ending Apr 2021
Cantel Medical (CMD) currently reports a profit margin of 4.57% as of April 2021. That compares with 2.75% in the prior-year period — up 66.3% year over year. That is below the Healthcare sector average of 14.34%. Use the charts on this page to explore Cantel Medical's profit margin history and peer comparisons.
Cantel Medical's profit margin increased from 2.75% to 4.57% — a 66.3% year-over-year increase (period ending April 2021). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.
Cantel Medical's profit margin of 4.57% is lower than the Healthcare sector average of 14.34%. That is roughly 68.1% 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 Cantel Medical's current 4.57% should be judged against Healthcare norms (sector average: 14.34%) and against CMD'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 4.57%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Healthcare average is 14.34%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for Cantel Medical, and consider following CMD for alerts when major investors trade the stock.