Guardian Pharmacy ServicesGRDN -0.24%42 Net Margin % is 3.95% as of Mar. 2026, which is 53% above its 10-year median of 2.58. GuruFocus rates GRDN with a GF Score™ of 42/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 664 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Guardian Pharmacy Services ranks better than 54.52% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Guardian Pharmacy Services's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
GRDN'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -7.11 Med: 2.58 Max: 3.9
Current: 3.65
GRDN's Net Margin % is ranked better than 54.52% of 664
companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 2.915
vs GRDN: 3.65
Guardian Pharmacy Services (NYSE:GRDN) 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.
Guardian Pharmacy Services Net Margin % Related Terms
Guardian Pharmacy Services Net Margin % Historical Data
* 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 Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Guardian Pharmacy Services'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.
Guardian Pharmacy Services Net Margin % vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Guardian Pharmacy Services's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Guardian Pharmacy Services'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.
Guardian Pharmacy Services (GRDN) has a Net Margin % of 3.95% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Guardian Pharmacy Services and its competitors. This is 53% above median its historical median of 2.58. According to the industry distribution chart, Guardian Pharmacy Services ranks #302 out of 664 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 45.5%.
Is Guardian Pharmacy Services' Net Margin % too high?
Guardian Pharmacy Services' current Net Margin % of 3.95% is 53% above median its 10-year median of 2.58. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Net Margin % is 2.92. Guardian Pharmacy Services' value of 3.95% is 35.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Guardian Pharmacy Services ranks #302 out of 664 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Guardian Pharmacy Services has a GF Score™ of 42/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Guardian Pharmacy Services' Net Margin % compare to ACHC and ASTH?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Guardian Pharmacy Services ranks #302 out of 664 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Guardian Pharmacy Services in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.92. Guardian Pharmacy Services' value of 3.95% is 35.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.58 vs. the industry median of 2.92, Guardian Pharmacy Services 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Net Margin % among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 2.92, based on 664 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. Guardian Pharmacy Services's current Net Margin % of 3.95% is 35.5% 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 Guardian Pharmacy Services and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Guardian Pharmacy Services's current Net Margin % is 3.95%, which is 53% above median its own 10-year median of 2.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Guardian Pharmacy Services stock overvalued right now?
Guardian Pharmacy Services (GRDN) has a current Net Margin % of 3.95%. The current Net Margin % is 3.95%, which is 53% above median its 10-year median of 2.58 and 35.5% above the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 2.92. Guardian Pharmacy Services' overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 4 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 Guardian Pharmacy Services (GRDN), the current Net Margin % is 3.95% 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.
Guardian Pharmacy Services Inc is a pharmacy services company providing technology-enabled services to help residents of long-term health care facilities (LTCFs) adhere to appropriate drug regimens, reducing the cost of care and improving clinical outcomes. The Company provides high-touch clinical, drug dispensing, and administration services tailored to residents in assisted living facilities, behavioral health facilities, and group homes, while also serving residents in all types of LTCFs. It partners with residents, LTCFs, and health plan payors to help reduce errors in drug administration, manage drug regimens, and improve adherence. The Company derives its revenue mainly from the sale of pharmaceutical and medical products.
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