Henry ScheinHSIC +1.47%80 Pretax Margin % is 4.45% as of Mar. 2026, which is 22% below its 10-year median of 5.70. GuruFocus rates HSIC with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $83.62 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 119 Medical Distribution companies, Henry Schein ranks better than 66.39% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Henry Schein's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $150 Mil. Henry Schein's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $3,368 Mil. Therefore, Henry Schein's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.45%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Henry Schein's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HSIC'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.02 Med: 5.7 Max: 7.09
Current: 4.02
HSIC's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 66.39% of 119
companies
in the Medical Distribution industry
Industry Median: 2.47
vs HSIC: 4.02
Henry Schein (NAS:HSIC) Pretax Margin % Explanation
The pretax margin, as know as pretax profit margin, is widely used to measure the operating efficiency of a company before deducting taxes.
The pretax margin is sometimes preferred over the net margin as tax expenditures can make profitability comparisons between companies misleading.
It is a useful tool to compare companies operating in the same sector and less effective when comparing companies from other sectors as each industry generally has different operating expenses and sales patterns.
The long term trend of the pretax margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Henry Schein Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Henry Schein Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Henry Schein's Pretax 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.
HSIC vs AHG, ACH, EDAP: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Medical Distribution subindustry, Henry Schein's Pretax Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Pretax 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 Pretax Margin % vs Medical Distribution Industry
For the Medical Distribution industry and Healthcare sector, Henry Schein's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Henry Schein's Pretax 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.
Henry Schein (HSIC) has a Pretax Margin % of 4.45% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Henry Schein and its competitors. This is 22% below median its historical median of 5.70. Over the past decade, Henry Schein's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 4.02 to 7.09. According to the industry distribution chart, Henry Schein ranks #40 out of 119 companies in the Medical Distribution industry, placing it in the top 33.6%.
Is Henry Schein's Pretax Margin % too high?
Henry Schein's current Pretax Margin % of 4.45% is 22% below median its 10-year median of 5.70. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.02 to a high of 7.09. The Medical Distribution industry median Pretax Margin % is 2.47. Henry Schein's value of 4.45% is 80.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Henry Schein ranks #40 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 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Henry Schein's Pretax Margin % compare to AHG and ACH?
According to the Medical Distribution industry distribution chart, Henry Schein ranks #40 out of 119 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Henry Schein in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 2.47. Henry Schein's value of 4.45% is 80.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Henry Schein's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 4.02 to 7.09 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.70 vs. the industry median of 2.47, 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 Pretax Margin % for a Medical Distribution company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Medical Distribution companies is 2.47, based on 119 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Pretax Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Pretax Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Henry Schein's current Pretax Margin % of 4.45% is 80.2% 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 Pretax Margin % mean?
A high Pretax Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Henry Schein and its competitors. For the Medical Distribution industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 2.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Henry Schein's current Pretax Margin % is 4.45%, which is 22% below median its own 10-year median of 5.70. 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?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Henry Schein (HSIC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $83.62, compared to a current price of $85.06 — trading 1.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 4.45%, which is 22% below median its 10-year median of 5.70 and 80.2% above the Medical Distribution industry median of 2.47. Henry Schein's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Pretax Margin % calculated?
Pretax Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Henry Schein (HSIC), the current Pretax Margin % is 4.45% 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 (HSIC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Henry Schein stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $85.06 is trading 1.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $83.62.
GuruFocus considers Henry Schein to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for HSIC:
Pretax Margin %: 4.45% (22% below median its 10-year median of 5.70)
GF Value™: $83.62 vs. price of $85.06 (1.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 80.2% above the Medical Distribution median (#40 of 119)
No single metric tells the full story. See the 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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