Fundamental analysis · SEC EDGAR · TTM through 31/12/2025

Fundamental analysis of Cardinal Health Inc

CAH · NYSE · Healthcare

Fundamental quality

REASONABLE

63

out of 100

Breakdown by area

I.GrowthEPS growth: 83.2% · Revenue growth: 8.9%
95
II.ProfitabilityNet margin: 0.7% · ROE: -57.6%
24
III.Financial healthNet debt/EBITDA: 0.02x · FCF: 2.2%
69

Source: SEC EDGAR · TTM through 31/12/2025

The score combines growth, profitability and financial strength. Here its growth weighs in its favor, while its profitability drags it down the most.

Strengths

  • Growing revenue (8.9% annualized).
  • Growing earnings per share (83.2% annualized).
  • Low leverage (net debt of 0.02× EBITDA).

Risks and weaknesses

  • Thin margins (net margin of 0.7%).

Historical evolution

YearRevenueNet incomeFree cash flowNet debt
2021$162,467M$611M$2,029M-$3,407M
2022$181,326M-$938M$2,788M-$4,717M
2023$204,979M$330M$2,363M-$4,076M
2024$226,827M$852M$3,251M-$5,133M
2025$222,578M$1,561M$1,850M-$3,874M

Between 2021 and 2025, revenue went from $162,467M to $222,578M (+37%) and net income went from $611M to $1,561M (+155%).

Annual figures in U.S. dollars per SEC filings. Net debt is total debt minus cash.

Frequently asked questions

Is Cardinal Health Inc a profitable company?

Cardinal Health Inc is profitable, with a net margin of 0.7%, though a thin one.

Does Cardinal Health Inc have a lot of debt?

Not particularly. Its net debt is 0.02 times its EBITDA, a low level.

Is Cardinal Health Inc growing?

Its revenue has grown 8.9% annualized in recent years and its earnings per share 83.2%.

Does Cardinal Health Inc generate cash?

Yes. It converts about 2.2% of its revenue into free cash flow.

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