AlkermesALKS +4.96%70 Net Margin % is -16.92% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates ALKS with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $31.33 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 956 Drug Manufacturers companies, Alkermes ranks better than 63.18% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Alkermes's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-66 Mil. Alkermes's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $393 Mil. Therefore, Alkermes's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -16.92%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Alkermes's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ALKS'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -27.95 Med: -11.7 Max: 23.57
Current: 9.78
ALKS's Net Margin % is ranked better than 63.18% of 956
companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 5.56
vs ALKS: 9.78
Alkermes (NAS:ALKS) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Alkermes Net Margin % Related Terms
Alkermes Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Alkermes's Net Margin % 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.
For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Alkermes's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net Margin % 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.
Alkermes Net Margin % vs Drug Manufacturers Industry
For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Alkermes's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Alkermes's Net Margin % falls into.
* 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.
Alkermes (ALKS) has a Net Margin % of -16.92% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Alkermes and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Alkermes ranks #352 out of 956 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 36.8%.
Is Alkermes' Net Margin % too high?
Alkermes' current Net Margin % is -16.92%. Based on the distribution chart, Alkermes ranks #352 out of 956 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Alkermes has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alkermes' Net Margin % compare to LNTH and HIMS?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Alkermes ranks #352 out of 956 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Alkermes in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 5.56. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net Margin % for a Drug Manufacturers company?
The median Net Margin % among Drug Manufacturers companies is 5.56, based on 956 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Alkermes and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median Net Margin % is 5.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Alkermes's current Net Margin % is -16.92%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alkermes stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alkermes (ALKS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $31.33, compared to a current price of $50.45 — trading 61% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is -16.92%. Alkermes' overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Alkermes (ALKS), the current Net Margin % is -16.92% as of Mar. 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 Alkermes (ALKS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alkermes stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $50.45 is trading 61% above its estimated GF Value™ of $31.33.
GuruFocus considers Alkermes to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ALKS:
Net Margin %: -16.92%
GF Value™: $31.33 vs. price of $50.45 (61% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ALKS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Alkermes PLC is a fully integrated biotechnology company that applies its proprietary technologies to research, develop, and commercialize pharmaceutical products designed for unmet medical needs in therapeutic areas. The company utilizes several to develop and commercialize products and, in so doing, access technological, financial, marketing, manufacturing, and other resources. Alkermes either purchases active drug products from third parties or receives them from its third-party licensees to formulate products using its technologies. It operates in U.S., which derives maximum revenue, Ireland and Rest of the world.
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