Option Care HealthOPCH +1.61%76 Pretax Margin % is 4.52% as of Mar. 2026, which is 181% above its 10-year median of 1.61. GuruFocus rates OPCH with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $40.21 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 668 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Option Care Health ranks better than 54.64% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Option Care Health's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
OPCH'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -8.25 Med: 1.61 Max: 8.34
Current: 4.95
OPCH's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 54.64% of 668
companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 3.97
vs OPCH: 4.95
Option Care Health (NAS:OPCH) 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.
Option Care Health Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Option Care Health Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Option Care 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.
OPCH vs CON, BKD, LFST: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Option Care 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.
Option Care Health Pretax Margin % vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Option Care Health's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Option Care 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.
Option Care Health (OPCH) has a Pretax Margin % of 4.52% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Option Care Health and its competitors. This is 181% above median its historical median of 1.61. According to the industry distribution chart, Option Care Health ranks #303 out of 668 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 45.4%.
Is Option Care Health's Pretax Margin % too high?
Option Care Health's current Pretax Margin % of 4.52% is 181% above median its 10-year median of 1.61. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.97. Option Care Health's value of 4.52% is 13.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Option Care Health ranks #303 out of 668 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Option Care Health has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Option Care Health's Pretax Margin % compare to CON and BKD?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Option Care Health ranks #303 out of 668 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Option Care Health in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.97. Option Care Health's value of 4.52% is 13.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.61 vs. the industry median of 3.97, Option Care 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 Providers & Services company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 3.97, based on 668 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. Option Care Health's current Pretax Margin % of 4.52% is 13.9% 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 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 Option Care Health and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 3.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Option Care Health's current Pretax Margin % is 4.52%, which is 181% above median its own 10-year median of 1.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Option Care Health stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Option Care Health (OPCH) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $40.21, compared to a current price of $21.75 — trading 45.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 4.52%, which is 181% above median its 10-year median of 1.61 and 13.9% above the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 3.97. Option Care Health's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Option Care Health (OPCH), the current Pretax Margin % is 4.52% 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 Option Care Health (OPCH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Option Care Health stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $21.75 is trading 45.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $40.21.
GuruFocus considers Option Care Health to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for OPCH:
Pretax Margin %: 4.52% (181% above median its 10-year median of 1.61)
GF Value™: $40.21 vs. price of $21.75 (45.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 13.9% above the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#303 of 668)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OPCH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Option Care Health Inc is the provider of home and alternate-site infusion services. It provides treatment for bleeding disorders, neurological disorders, heart failure, anti-infectives, and chronic inflammatory disorders, among others. The Company operates in one segment, infusion services.
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