Guardian Pharmacy ServicesGRDN -0.24%42 Operating Margin % is 5.25% as of Mar. 2026, which is 19% above its 10-year median of 4.42. 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 51.96% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Guardian Pharmacy Services's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
GRDN'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.12 Med: 4.42 Max: 5.72
Current: 5.31
GRDN's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 51.96% of 664
companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 4.865
vs GRDN: 5.31
Just like Gross Margin %, it is important to see a company maintains its operating margin over time. Among the same industry, a company with higher operating margin is more efficient in its operation. It is also more stable during industry slowdown or recessions. Peter Lynch prefers those with higher margins than those with lower margins.
Be Aware
Operating Margin % can be manipulated by adjusting the rate of depreciation, depletion and amortization (DDA).
If a company is facing competition, its Operating Margin % may decline. Often the Operating Margin % declines well before the company's Revenue or even profit decline. Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important indicator of whether the company is facing problems.
For instance, by 2012, Nokia (NOK)'s problems were well known and its stock had lost more than 90% of its market value since 2007. But Nokias Operating Margin % had already been in decline since 2002, although its Earnings per Share (Diluted) were still rising. Investors who paid attention to Operating Margin % would have avoided this huge loss. The same can be said for Research-in-Motion (RIMM).
Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important screening filter for GuruFocus. GuruFocus's Buffett-Munger screener requires that the profit margin is either consistent or expanding. The Model Portfolio of the Buffett-Munger screener has outperformed the market every year since inception in 2009.
Guardian Pharmacy Services Operating Margin % Related Terms
Guardian Pharmacy Services Operating 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.
GRDN vs ACHC, ASTH, NHC: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Guardian Pharmacy Services's Operating Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Operating 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 Operating Margin % vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Guardian Pharmacy Services's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Guardian Pharmacy Services's Operating Margin % falls into.
Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.
Guardian Pharmacy Services's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 Operating Margin % of 5.25% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Guardian Pharmacy Services and its competitors. This is 19% above median its historical median of 4.42. According to the industry distribution chart, Guardian Pharmacy Services ranks #319 out of 664 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 48%.
Is Guardian Pharmacy Services' Operating Margin % too high?
Guardian Pharmacy Services' current Operating Margin % of 5.25% is 19% above median its 10-year median of 4.42. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Operating Margin % is 4.87. Guardian Pharmacy Services' value of 5.25% is 7.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Guardian Pharmacy Services ranks #319 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' Operating Margin % compare to ACHC and ASTH?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Guardian Pharmacy Services ranks #319 out of 664 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Guardian Pharmacy Services in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 4.87. Guardian Pharmacy Services' value of 5.25% is 7.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.42 vs. the industry median of 4.87, 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 Operating Margin % for a Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Operating Margin % among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 4.87, based on 664 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Operating Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Operating Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Guardian Pharmacy Services's current Operating Margin % of 5.25% is 7.9% 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 Operating Margin % mean?
A high Operating Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Guardian Pharmacy Services and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Operating Margin % is 4.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Guardian Pharmacy Services's current Operating Margin % is 5.25%, which is 19% above median its own 10-year median of 4.42. 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 Operating Margin % of 5.25%. The current Operating Margin % is 5.25%, which is 19% above median its 10-year median of 4.42 and 7.9% above the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 4.87. 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 Operating Margin % calculated?
Operating Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Guardian Pharmacy Services (GRDN), the current Operating Margin % is 5.25% 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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