IQVIA HoldingsMEX:IQV +3.84%76 Net Margin % is 6.60% as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 7.27. GuruFocus rates MEX:IQV with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN4,360.58 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 204 Medical Diagnostics & Research companies, IQVIA Holdings ranks better than 72.55% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. IQVIA Holdings's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN4,941 Mil. IQVIA Holdings's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN74,854 Mil. Therefore, IQVIA Holdings's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.60%.
The historical rank and industry rank for IQVIA Holdings's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:IQV'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.06 Med: 7.27 Max: 13.16
Current: 8.33
MEX:IQV's Net Margin % is ranked better than 72.55% of 204
companies
in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry
Industry Median: -2.405
vs MEX:IQV: 8.33
IQVIA Holdings (MEX:IQV) 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.
IQVIA Holdings Net Margin % Related Terms
IQVIA Holdings Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for IQVIA Holdings'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.
MEX:IQV vs NTRA, ILMN, MTD: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Diagnostics & Research subindustry, IQVIA Holdings'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.
IQVIA Holdings Net Margin % vs Medical Diagnostics & Research Industry
For the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry and Healthcare sector, IQVIA Holdings's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where IQVIA Holdings'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.
IQVIA Holdings (MEX:IQV) has a Net Margin % of 6.60% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on IQVIA Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 7.27. Over the past decade, IQVIA Holdings' Net Margin % has ranged from 1.06 to 13.16. According to the industry distribution chart, IQVIA Holdings ranks #56 out of 204 companies in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry, placing it in the top 27.5%.
Is IQVIA Holdings' Net Margin % too high?
IQVIA Holdings' current Net Margin % of 6.60% is near median its 10-year median of 7.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.06 to a high of 13.16. Based on the distribution chart, IQVIA Holdings ranks #56 out of 204 companies in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, IQVIA Holdings has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does IQVIA Holdings' Net Margin % compare to NTRA and ILMN?
According to the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry distribution chart, IQVIA Holdings ranks #56 out of 204 companies for Net Margin %. This puts IQVIA Holdings in the upper half of its industry. Historically, IQVIA Holdings' own Net Margin % has ranged from 1.06 to 13.16 over the past decade. 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 Medical Diagnostics & Research company?
A good Net Margin % depends on the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry context. 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 IQVIA Holdings and its competitors. IQVIA Holdings's current Net Margin % is 6.60%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 7.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is IQVIA Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IQVIA Holdings (MEX:IQV) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN4,360.58, compared to a current price of MXN3,000.00 — trading 31.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 6.60%, which is near median its 10-year median of 7.27. IQVIA Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 IQVIA Holdings (MEX:IQV), the current Net Margin % is 6.60% 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 IQVIA Holdings (MEX:IQV) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IQVIA Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN3,000.00 is trading 31.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN4,360.58.
GuruFocus considers IQVIA Holdings to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:IQV:
Net Margin %: 6.60% (near median its 10-year median of 7.27)
GF Value™: MXN4,360.58 vs. price of MXN3,000.00 (31.2% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:IQV stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Iqvia is a global leader in clinical research and technology solutions for the life science industry. Formed in 2016 from the merger of Quintiles and IMS Health, it combined clinical trial services with extensive healthcare data and analytics. Its research and development solutions segment provides outsourced clinical development services spanning drug discovery, trial design, patient recruitment, site management, clinical testing, real-world studies, and the regulatory approval process. Its commercial solutions segment helps companies optimize product commercialization through analytics, technology, and outsourced sales and medical services. Together, Iqvia supports customers across the life science industry, and it serves biopharmaceutical firms, providers, payers, and policymakers.
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