CVS HealthMEX:CVS 70 Pretax Margin % is 3.92% as of Mar. 2026, which is 18% above its 10-year median of 3.31. GuruFocus rates MEX:CVS with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN1,330.95 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 18 Healthcare Plans companies, CVS Health ranks worse than 66.67% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. CVS Health's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN71,013 Mil. CVS Health's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN1,810,952 Mil. Therefore, CVS Health's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.92%.
The historical rank and industry rank for CVS Health's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:CVS'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.53 Med: 3.31 Max: 4.86
Current: 0.85
MEX:CVS's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 66.67% of 18
companies
in the Healthcare Plans industry
Industry Median: 2.235
vs MEX:CVS: 0.85
CVS Health (MEX:CVS) 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.
CVS Health Pretax Margin % Related Terms
CVS Health Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CVS Health'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.
MEX:CVS vs ELV, CI, HUM: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Healthcare Plans subindustry, CVS Health'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.
CVS Health Pretax Margin % vs Healthcare Plans Industry
For the Healthcare Plans industry and Healthcare sector, CVS Health's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CVS Health'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.
CVS Health (MEX:CVS) has a Pretax Margin % of 3.92% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on CVS Health and its competitors. This is 18% above median its historical median of 3.31. Over the past decade, CVS Health's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 0.53 to 4.86. According to the industry distribution chart, CVS Health ranks #12 out of 18 companies in the Healthcare Plans industry, placing it in the top 66.7%.
Is CVS Health's Pretax Margin % too high?
CVS Health's current Pretax Margin % of 3.92% is 18% above median its 10-year median of 3.31. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.53 to a high of 4.86. The Healthcare Plans industry median Pretax Margin % is 2.24. CVS Health's value of 3.92% is 75.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CVS Health ranks #12 out of 18 companies in the Healthcare Plans industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, CVS Health has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CVS Health's Pretax Margin % compare to ELV and CI?
According to the Healthcare Plans industry distribution chart, CVS Health ranks #12 out of 18 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places CVS Health in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 2.24. CVS Health's value of 3.92% is 75.4% above this benchmark. Historically, CVS Health's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 0.53 to 4.86 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.31 vs. the industry median of 2.24, CVS Health 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 Healthcare Plans company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Healthcare Plans companies is 2.24, based on 18 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. CVS Health's current Pretax Margin % of 3.92% is 75.4% 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 CVS Health and its competitors. For the Healthcare Plans industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 2.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CVS Health's current Pretax Margin % is 3.92%, which is 18% above median its own 10-year median of 3.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CVS Health stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CVS Health (MEX:CVS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,330.95, compared to a current price of MXN1,787.51 — trading 34.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 3.92%, which is 18% above median its 10-year median of 3.31 and 75.4% above the Healthcare Plans industry median of 2.24. CVS Health's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 10 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 CVS Health (MEX:CVS), the current Pretax Margin % is 3.92% 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 CVS Health (MEX:CVS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CVS Health stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN1,787.51 is trading 34.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,330.95.
GuruFocus considers CVS Health to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:CVS:
Pretax Margin %: 3.92% (18% above median its 10-year median of 3.31)
GF Value™: MXN1,330.95 vs. price of MXN1,787.51 (34.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 75.4% above the Healthcare Plans median (#12 of 18)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:CVS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CVS Health offers a diverse set of healthcare services. Its roots are in its retail pharmacy operations, where it operates around 9,000 stores primarily in the US. CVS is also a large pharmacy benefit manager (acquired through Caremark), processing about 2 billion adjusted claims annually. It operates a top-tier health insurer (acquired through Aetna) through which it serves about 27 million medical members. The acquisition of Oak Street Health added primary care services to the mix, which could have significant synergies with all existing business lines.
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