Gilead SciencesFRA:GIS -1.34%75 Net Margin % is 29.04% as of Mar. 2026, which is 33% above its 10-year median of 21.85. GuruFocus rates FRA:GIS with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of €82.28 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 956 Drug Manufacturers companies, Gilead Sciences ranks better than 95.4% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Gilead Sciences's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €1,748 Mil. Gilead Sciences's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €6,020 Mil. Therefore, Gilead Sciences's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 29.04%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Gilead Sciences's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:GIS'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.5 Med: 21.85 Max: 44.43
Current: 31
FRA:GIS's Net Margin % is ranked better than 95.4% of 956
companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 5.56
vs FRA:GIS: 31.00
Gilead Sciences (FRA:GIS) 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.
Gilead Sciences Net Margin % Related Terms
Gilead Sciences Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Gilead Sciences'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.
FRA:GIS vs AMGN, PFE, BMY: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Drug Manufacturers - General subindustry, Gilead Sciences'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.
Gilead Sciences Net Margin % vs Drug Manufacturers Industry
For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Gilead Sciences's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Gilead Sciences'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.
Gilead Sciences (FRA:GIS) has a Net Margin % of 29.04% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Gilead Sciences and its competitors. This is 33% above median its historical median of 21.85. Over the past decade, Gilead Sciences' Net Margin % has ranged from 0.50 to 44.43. According to the industry distribution chart, Gilead Sciences ranks #44 out of 956 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 4.6%.
Is Gilead Sciences' Net Margin % too high?
Gilead Sciences' current Net Margin % of 29.04% is 33% above median its 10-year median of 21.85. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.50 to a high of 44.43. The Drug Manufacturers industry median Net Margin % is 5.56. Gilead Sciences' value of 29.04% is 422.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gilead Sciences ranks #44 out of 956 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Gilead Sciences has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gilead Sciences' Net Margin % compare to AMGN and PFE?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Gilead Sciences ranks #44 out of 956 companies for Net Margin %. This places Gilead Sciences in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 5.56. Gilead Sciences' value of 29.04% is 422.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Gilead Sciences' own Net Margin % has ranged from 0.50 to 44.43 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 21.85 vs. the industry median of 5.56, Gilead Sciences has consistently been above the industry average. 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. Gilead Sciences's current Net Margin % of 29.04% is 422.3% above the industry median. 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 Gilead Sciences 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. Gilead Sciences's current Net Margin % is 29.04%, which is 33% above median its own 10-year median of 21.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gilead Sciences stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gilead Sciences (FRA:GIS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €82.28, compared to a current price of €109.12 — trading 32.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 29.04%, which is 33% above median its 10-year median of 21.85 and 422.3% above the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 5.56. Gilead Sciences' overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 3 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 Gilead Sciences (FRA:GIS), the current Net Margin % is 29.04% 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 Gilead Sciences (FRA:GIS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gilead Sciences stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €109.12 is trading 32.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €82.28.
GuruFocus considers Gilead Sciences to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:GIS:
Net Margin %: 29.04% (33% above median its 10-year median of 21.85)
GF Value™: €82.28 vs. price of €109.12 (32.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 422.3% above the Drug Manufacturers median (#44 of 956)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:GIS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Gilead Sciences develops and markets therapies to treat and prevent life-threatening infectious diseases, with the core of its portfolio focused on HIV and hepatitis B and C. Gilead's acquisition of Pharmasset brought rights to hepatitis C drug Sovaldi, which is also part of newer combination regimens that remain standards of care. Gilead is also growing its presence in the oncology market via acquisitions, led by CAR-T cell therapy Yescarta/Tecartus (from Kite) and breast and bladder cancer therapy Trodelvy (from Immunomedics).
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