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Cardinal Health's gross profit for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $2,560 Mil. Cardinal Health's gross profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $9,774 Mil.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Cardinal Health's gross profit for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $2,560 Mil. Cardinal Health's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $63,672 Mil. Therefore, Cardinal Health's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 4.02%.
Cardinal Health had a gross margin of 4.02% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Cardinal Health was 5.25%. The lowest was 3.27%. And the median was 4.01%.
Cardinal Health (LTS:0HTG) Gross Profit Explanation
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Cardinal Health had a gross margin of 4.02% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
Cardinal Health Gross Profit Related Terms
Cardinal Health Gross Profit Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cardinal Health's Gross Profit can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
LTS:0HTG vs COR, HSIC, MCK: Gross Profit Comparison
For the Medical Distribution subindustry, Cardinal Health's Gross Profit, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Profit data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Cardinal Health Gross Profit vs Medical Distribution Industry
For the Medical Distribution industry and Healthcare sector, Cardinal Health's Gross Profit distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cardinal Health's Gross Profit falls into.
Gross Profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $9,774 Mil.
Gross Profit is the numerator in the calculation of Gross Margin.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Cardinal Health (LTS:0HTG) has a Gross Profit of $9,774 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Cardinal Health and its competitors.
Is Cardinal Health's Gross Profit too high?
Cardinal Health's current Gross Profit is $9,774 Mil. Overall, Cardinal Health has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cardinal Health's Gross Profit compare to COR and HSIC?
Cardinal Health's Gross Profit of $9,774 Mil can be compared against companies in the Medical Distribution industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Gross Profit for a Medical Distribution company?
A good Gross Profit depends on the Medical Distribution industry context. However, Gross Profit should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Gross Profit mean?
A high Gross Profit can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Cardinal Health and its competitors. Cardinal Health's current Gross Profit is $9,774 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cardinal Health stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cardinal Health (LTS:0HTG) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $150.74, compared to a current price of $237.07 — trading 57.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Profit is $9,774 Mil. Cardinal Health's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Profit calculated?
Gross Profit is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cardinal Health (LTS:0HTG), the current Gross Profit is $9,774 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Cardinal Health (LTS:0HTG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cardinal Health stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $237.07 is trading 57.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $150.74.
GuruFocus considers Cardinal Health to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0HTG:
Gross Profit: $9,774 Mil
GF Value™: $150.74 vs. price of $237.07 (57.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0HTG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cardinal Health is one of three leading pharmaceutical wholesalers in the US, engaged in sourcing and distributing of branded, generic, and specialty pharmaceutical products to pharmacies (retail chains, independent, and mail order), hospital networks, and healthcare providers. Cardinal, Cencora, and McKesson hold well over 90% of the US pharmaceutical wholesale industry. Cardinal Health also supplies medical-surgical products and equipment to healthcare facilities in North America, Europe, and Asia.
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