Cardinal Health Inc (CAH)

Net profit margin

Jun 30, 2025 Jun 30, 2024 Jun 30, 2023 Jun 30, 2022 Jun 30, 2021
Net income US$ in thousands 1,561,000 852,000 330,000 -933,000 611,000
Revenue US$ in thousands 222,578,000 226,827,000 205,012,000 181,364,000 162,467,000
Net profit margin 0.70% 0.38% 0.16% -0.51% 0.38%

June 30, 2025 calculation

Net profit margin = Net income ÷ Revenue
= $1,561,000K ÷ $222,578,000K
= 0.70%

The net profit margin of Cardinal Health Inc. has exhibited notable fluctuations over the specified period from June 30, 2021, to June 30, 2025. On June 30, 2021, the company reported a net profit margin of 0.38%, indicating a modest profit relative to its revenue. The following year, this margin declined significantly to -0.51%, reflecting a period of net loss and potentially indicating increased expenses, lower revenues, or other operational challenges.

In the subsequent year, June 30, 2023, the net profit margin improved to 0.16%, suggesting a partial recovery from the previous loss and a return towards profitability. By June 30, 2024, the margin increased further to 0.38%, matching the level observed in 2021 and indicating stabilization of profitability metrics. The most recent data, as of June 30, 2025, shows a continued upward trend with a net profit margin of 0.70%, representing a significant improvement and potentially reflecting enhanced operational efficiency, cost management, or favorable market conditions.

Overall, the trajectory of Cardinal Health’s net profit margin suggests periods of volatility, with a notable loss in 2022 followed by a recovery trend leading up to 2025. The increase in profitability metrics by 2025 indicates a positive outlook and potential improvement in the company's operating performance.


Peer comparison

Jun 30, 2025

Company name
Symbol
Net profit margin
Cardinal Health Inc
CAH
0.70%
Cencora Inc.
COR
0.51%
McKesson Corporation
MCK
0.92%