HCA Healthcare Profit Margin

HCA Healthcare (HCA) currently reports a profit margin of 2.51% as of June 2026. That compares with 0.03% in the prior-year period — up 9690.9% year over year. That is below the Healthcare sector average of 10.58%. Use the charts on this page to explore HCA Healthcare's profit margin history and peer comparisons.

HCA Healthcare's profit margin increased from 0.03% to 2.51% — a 9690.9% year-over-year increase (period ending June 2026). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.

HCA Healthcare's profit margin of 2.51% is lower than the Healthcare sector average of 10.58%. That is roughly 76.3% 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 HCA Healthcare's current 2.51% should be judged against Healthcare norms (sector average: 10.58%) and against HCA'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 2.51%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Healthcare average is 10.58%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for HCA Healthcare, and consider following HCA for alerts when major investors trade the stock.