Cardinal Health Inc (CAH)
Operating profit margin
| Jun 30, 2025 | Jun 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2021 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating income | US$ in thousands | 2,275,000 | 1,243,000 | 752,000 | 1,673,000 | 472,000 |
| Revenue | US$ in thousands | 222,578,000 | 226,827,000 | 205,012,000 | 181,364,000 | 162,467,000 |
| Operating profit margin | 1.02% | 0.55% | 0.37% | 0.92% | 0.29% |
June 30, 2025 calculation
Operating profit margin = Operating income ÷ Revenue
= $2,275,000K ÷ $222,578,000K
= 1.02%
The operating profit margin of Cardinal Health Inc. has demonstrated notable fluctuations over the period from June 2021 to June 2025. As of June 30, 2021, the operating profit margin was approximately 0.29%, indicating a relatively low level of operating profitability in that period. This margin experienced a significant uptick by June 30, 2022, rising to approximately 0.92%, nearly tripling the previous year's figure, which suggests an improvement in operational efficiency or revenue growth relative to operating expenses.
However, in the subsequent year, the operating profit margin declined sharply to around 0.37% by June 30, 2023. This decrease may reflect increased operating costs, pricing pressures, or other operational challenges facing the company. Despite the decline, the margin stabilized somewhat, and by June 30, 2024, it increased again to approximately 0.55%, reflecting some recovery or operational improvements.
The most notable change is observed by June 30, 2025, when the operating profit margin reached approximately 1.02%. This indicates that the company achieved a substantial improvement in its operating profitability relative to previous years. The upward trend in 2024 and 2025 suggests ongoing efforts in cost management, revenue enhancement, or strategic initiatives that have positively impacted operational efficiency.
Overall, the progression from 0.29% in mid-2021 to just over 1% in mid-2025 reflects a positive trajectory in operating profitability, with periods of volatility. The recent data point signifies a potentially encouraging trend toward sustained improvement in operational performance.
Peer comparison
Jun 30, 2025