Galenica (XSWX:GALE) Gross Profit: CHF1,156 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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XSWX:GALE Galenica Ltd XSWX:GALE
83 GF Score
Price CHF85.95
GF Value CHF86.67
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Galenica Gross Profit?

Galenica XSWX:GALE -1.83% 83 Gross Profit is CHF1,156 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates XSWX:GALE with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF86.67 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Galenica's gross profit for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF605 Mil. Galenica's gross profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF1,156 Mil.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Galenica's gross profit for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF605 Mil. Galenica's Revenue for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF2,140 Mil. Therefore, Galenica's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 28.25%.

Galenica had a gross margin of 28.25% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins

During the past 13 years, the highest Gross Margin % of Galenica was 27.94%. The lowest was 24.20%. And the median was 25.64%.


Galenica  (XSWX:GALE) 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

Galenica had a gross margin of 28.25% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins


Galenica Gross Profit Related Terms


Galenica Gross Profit Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Galenica'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.

Galenica Gross Profit Chart

Galenica Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Gross Profit
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 967.82 985.30 1,041.58 1,087.33 1,155.52

Galenica Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Gross Profit Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 529.84 530.59 556.75 550.84 604.68

XSWX:GALE vs MCK, COR, CAH: Gross Profit Comparison

For the Medical Distribution subindustry, Galenica'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.


Galenica Gross Profit vs Medical Distribution Industry

For the Medical Distribution industry and Healthcare sector, Galenica's Gross Profit distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Galenica's Gross Profit falls into.


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Galenica Gross Profit Calculation

Gross Profit is the different between the sale prices and the cost of buying or producing the goods.

Galenica's Gross Profit for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Gross Profit (A: Dec. 2025 )=Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold
=4135.621 - 2980.1
=1,156

Galenica's Gross Profit for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Gross Profit (Q: Dec. 2025 )=Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold
=2140.256 - 1535.573
=605

Gross Profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was CHF1,156 Mil.

Gross Profit is the numerator in the calculation of Gross Margin.

Galenica's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (Q: Dec. 2025 )=Gross Profit (Q: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=605 / 2140.256
=28.25 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Gross Profit →
What does a Gross Profit of CHF1,156 Mil mean?
Galenica (XSWX:GALE) has a Gross Profit of CHF1,156 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Galenica and its competitors.
Is Galenica's Gross Profit too high?
Galenica's current Gross Profit is CHF1,156 Mil. Overall, Galenica has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Galenica's Gross Profit compare to MCK and COR?
Galenica's Gross Profit of CHF1,156 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 Galenica and its competitors. Galenica's current Gross Profit is CHF1,156 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Galenica stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Galenica (XSWX:GALE) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF86.67, compared to a current price of CHF85.95 — trading 0.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Profit is CHF1,156 Mil. Galenica's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Galenica (XSWX:GALE), the current Gross Profit is CHF1,156 Mil as of Dec. 2025. 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 Galenica (XSWX:GALE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Galenica stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CHF85.95 is trading 0.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF86.67. GuruFocus considers Galenica to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:GALE:

  • Gross Profit: CHF1,156 Mil
  • GF Value™: CHF86.67 vs. price of CHF85.95 (0.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:GALE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Galenica Business Description

Address Untermattweg 8, Bern, CHE, CH-3027
Galenica Ltd is an integrated healthcare service provider in Switzerland. The business is operated from two segments Products & Care and Logistics & IT. The Products & Care segment comprises the Retail business area with offerings for patients and end customers and the Professionals business area with offerings for business customers and partners in the healthcare sector. The Logistics & IT segment comprises the two sectors Wholesale and Logistics & IT Services. These provide services for all those involved in the healthcare sector - pharmacies, drugstores, doctors, hospitals and care homes, partners, and suppliers. Geographically, it operates in Switzerland and Other Countries.
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