Henry ScheinWBO:HSIC +3.55%80 Operating Margin % is 5.76% as of Mar. 2026, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 6.94. GuruFocus rates WBO:HSIC with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of €73.54. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 119 Medical Distribution companies, Henry Schein ranks better than 70.59% on this metric.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Henry Schein's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €168 Mil. Henry Schein's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €2,913 Mil. Therefore, Henry Schein's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.76%.
Warning Sign:
Henry Schein Inc operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -1.8%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Henry Schein's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
WBO:HSIC'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.61 Med: 6.94 Max: 7.6
Current: 5.62
WBO:HSIC's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 70.59% of 119
companies
in the Medical Distribution industry
Industry Median: 3.07
vs WBO:HSIC: 5.62
Henry Schein's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was -1.80% per year.
Henry Schein's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €168 Mil.
Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €646 Mil.
Henry Schein (WBO:HSIC) Operating Margin % Explanation
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.
Henry Schein Operating Margin % Related Terms
Henry Schein Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Henry Schein's Operating 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.
WBO:HSIC vs AHG, ACH, EDAP: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Medical Distribution subindustry, Henry Schein'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.
Henry Schein Operating Margin % vs Medical Distribution Industry
For the Medical Distribution industry and Healthcare sector, Henry Schein's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Henry Schein'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.
Henry Schein'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.
Henry Schein (WBO:HSIC) has a Operating Margin % of 5.76% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Henry Schein and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 6.94. Over the past decade, Henry Schein's Operating Margin % has ranged from 5.61 to 7.60. According to the industry distribution chart, Henry Schein ranks #35 out of 119 companies in the Medical Distribution industry, placing it in the top 29.4%.
Is Henry Schein's Operating Margin % too high?
Henry Schein's current Operating Margin % of 5.76% is 17% below median its 10-year median of 6.94. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.61 to a high of 7.60. The Medical Distribution industry median Operating Margin % is 3.07. Henry Schein's value of 5.76% is 87.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Henry Schein ranks #35 out of 119 companies in the Medical Distribution industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Henry Schein has a GF Score™ of 80/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Henry Schein's Operating Margin % compare to AHG and ACH?
According to the Medical Distribution industry distribution chart, Henry Schein ranks #35 out of 119 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Henry Schein in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.07. Henry Schein's value of 5.76% is 87.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Henry Schein's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 5.61 to 7.60 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.94 vs. the industry median of 3.07, Henry Schein 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 Medical Distribution company?
The median Operating Margin % among Medical Distribution companies is 3.07, based on 119 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. Henry Schein's current Operating Margin % of 5.76% is 87.6% 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 Henry Schein and its competitors. For the Medical Distribution industry, the median Operating Margin % is 3.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Henry Schein's current Operating Margin % is 5.76%, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 6.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Henry Schein stock overvalued right now?
Henry Schein (WBO:HSIC) has a current Operating Margin % of 5.76%. The stock's GF Value™ is €73.54, compared to a current price of €73.00 — trading 0.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 5.76%, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 6.94 and 87.6% above the Medical Distribution industry median of 3.07. Henry Schein's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 7 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 Henry Schein (WBO:HSIC), the current Operating Margin % is 5.76% 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 Henry Schein (WBO:HSIC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Henry Schein stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €73.00 is trading 0.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €73.54.
Key valuation signals for WBO:HSIC:
Operating Margin %: 5.76% (17% below median its 10-year median of 6.94)
GF Value™: €73.54 vs. price of €73.00 (0.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 87.6% above the Medical Distribution median (#35 of 119)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WBO:HSIC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Henry Schein Inc is a solutions company for healthcare professionals. It offers healthcare equipment, products, and services to office-based dental and medical practitioners, as well as alternative sites of care. The company's reportable segments are: Global Distribution and Value-Added Services, Global Specialty Products, and Global Technology. It generates maximum revenue from the Global Distribution and Value-Added Services segment, which includes distribution to the dental and medical markets of national brand and corporate brand merchandise, as well as equipment and related technical services. This segment also includes value-added services such as financial services, continuing education services, consulting, and other practice services.
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