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Bristol-Myers Squibb Co has the Profitability Rank of 8. It has a higher profitability and may stay that way.
GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:
1. Operating Margin %
2. Piotroski F-Score
3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
4. Consistency of the profitability
5. Predictability Rank
A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co Profitability Rank Related Terms
XSWX:BMY vs PFE, GILD, AMGN: Profitability Rank Comparison
For the Drug Manufacturers - General subindustry, Bristol-Myers Squibb Co's Profitability Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Profitability Rank 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.
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co Profitability Rank vs Drug Manufacturers Industry
For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Bristol-Myers Squibb Co's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bristol-Myers Squibb Co's Profitability Rank falls into.
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co Profitability Rank Calculation
GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.
The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co has the Profitability Rank of 8. It has a higher profitability and may stay that way.
Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.
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.
* 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.
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co (XSWX:BMY) has a Profitability Rank of 8 as of Mar. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Bristol-Myers Squibb Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 8.00. Over the past decade, Bristol-Myers Squibb Co's Profitability Rank has ranged from 7.00 to 10.00.
Is Bristol-Myers Squibb Co's Profitability Rank too high?
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co's current Profitability Rank of 8 is near median its 10-year median of 8.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, Bristol-Myers Squibb Co has a GF Score™ of 78/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bristol-Myers Squibb Co's Profitability Rank compare to PFE and GILD?
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co's Profitability Rank of 8 can be compared against companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry. Historically, Bristol-Myers Squibb Co's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 7.00 to 10.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Profitability Rank for a Drug Manufacturers company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Drug Manufacturers industry context. However, Profitability Rank should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Bristol-Myers Squibb Co and its competitors. Bristol-Myers Squibb Co's current Profitability Rank is 8, which is near median its own 10-year median of 8.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bristol-Myers Squibb Co stock overvalued right now?
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co (XSWX:BMY) has a current Profitability Rank of 8. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF45.07, compared to a current price of CHF50.31 — trading 11.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 8, which is near median its 10-year median of 8.00. Bristol-Myers Squibb Co's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Bristol-Myers Squibb Co (XSWX:BMY), the current Profitability Rank is 8 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 Bristol-Myers Squibb Co (XSWX:BMY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bristol-Myers Squibb Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF50.31 is trading 11.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF45.07.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:BMY:
Profitability Rank: 8 (near median its 10-year median of 8.00)
GF Value™: CHF45.07 vs. price of CHF50.31 (11.6% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:BMY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bristol Myers Squibb discovers, develops, and markets drugs for various therapeutic areas, such as cardiovascular, cancer, and immune disorders. A key focus for Bristol is immuno-oncology, where the firm is a leader in drug development. Bristol derives close to 70% of total sales from the US, showing a higher dependence on the US market than most of its peer group.
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