Profarma Distribuidora de Produtos Farmacêuticos S.A.
PFRM3
Rank in Stocks
#17650
Established in 1961 and headquartered in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Profarma... Established in 1961 and headquartered in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Profarma Distribuidora de Produtos Farmacêuticos S.A. is a prominent player in the Brazilian healthcare market, focusing on both the wholesale and retail sales of pharmaceutical and hospital supplies. The company's operations are divided into distinct Distribution and Retail segments. Its comprehensive product offerings include a vast array of pharmaceuticals, such as brand-name drugs, generic alternatives, and over-the-counter medications. Profarma also supplies essential hospital products, including injectable and infusion therapies for specialized medical areas like oncology, endocrinology, rheumatology, infectology, and hematology. Furthermore, it provides specific treatments such as vaccines for conditions like influenza, HPV, meningitis, hepatitis, chickenpox, and dengue, alongside specialized medicines for rare and complex diseases. Beyond pharmaceuticals, the company distributes a wide selection of personal care, beauty, and cosmetic items. This category encompasses shampoos, conditioners, treatment creams, hair dyes, baby products like diapers, soaps, deodorants, oral care essentials, sunscreens, men's grooming products, cosmetics, makeup, and skincare. Profarma also features proprietary lines under the Nº21, GOnutri, and Bem Básico brands, offering exclusive hygiene and beauty products, vitamins, and workshop items. Complementing these, convenience goods such as food products, blood pressure monitors, and scales are also available. The company extends its services to include promotional and logistical support, implementation of marketing campaigns, product recall management, development of bespoke solutions for laboratories, and oversight of clinical procedures. As of December 31, 2019, Profarma's infrastructure boasted eleven strategically located distribution centers across several Brazilian states (Alagoas, Bahia, Espírito Santo, Goiás, Minas Gerais, Paraíba, Paraná, Pernambuco, Rio Grande do Sul, Rio de Janeiro, and São Paulo). Its retail footprint comprised approximately 196 stores operating under the Drogarias Tamoio, Drogasmil, Farmalife, and Rede Rosário banners, situated in the states of Rio de Janeiro, Goiás, Tocantins, Mato Grosso, and Distrito Federal.
Share Price
$1.31
Last synced: 2026-11-10
Market Cap
$160.66M
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0.00%
Change (1 year)
-15.95%
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Healthcare
Operating Margin for Profarma Distribuidora de Produtos Farmacêuticos S.A. (PFRM3)
Operating Margin as of November 2026 TTM: 3.34%
According to Profarma Distribuidora de Produtos Farmacêuticos S.A.'s latest financial reports, its current operating margin (TTM) is 3.34%. At the end of 2025 the company had an operating margin of 3.33%.
Operating Margin history for Profarma Distribuidora de Produtos Farmacêuticos S.A. from 2004 to 2026
Operating Margin at the end of each year
| Year | Operating Margin | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (TTM) | 3.34% | 0.30% |
| 2025 | 3.33% | 33.20% |
| 2024 | 2.50% | -11.97% |
| 2023 | 2.84% | -3.07% |
| 2022 | 2.93% | 86.62% |
| 2021 | 1.57% | -11.30% |
| 2020 | 1.77% | 16.45% |
| 2019 | 1.52% | -13.64% |
| 2018 | 1.76% | 50.43% |
| 2017 | 1.17% | -60.34% |
| 2016 | 2.95% | 28.82% |
| 2015 | 2.29% | 15.66% |
| 2014 | 1.98% | -29.03% |
| 2013 | 2.79% | 61.27% |
| 2012 | 1.73% | -8.47% |
| 2011 | 1.89% | -27.59% |
| 2010 | 2.61% | -6.45% |
| 2009 | 2.79% | -3.46% |
| 2008 | 2.89% | 21.43% |
| 2007 | 2.38% | -21.97% |
| 2006 | 3.05% | -3.79% |
| 2005 | 3.17% | 7.82% |
| 2004 | 2.94% | 0.00% |
Operating Margin for similar companies or competitors
| Company | Operating Margin | Operating Margin Difference | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.62% | -99.51% |
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| 1.30% | -99.61% |
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| 1.03% | -99.69% |
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| 0.91% | -99.73% |
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| 9.21% | -97.24% |
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What is a company's Operating Margin?
The operating margin is a key indicator to assess the profitability of a company. Higher operating margins are generaly better as they show that a company is able to sell its products or services for much more than their production costs. The operating margin is calculated by dividing a company's earnings by its revenue.
Questions about Profarma Distribuidora de Produtos Farmacêuticos S.A.'s operating margin
What is Profarma Distribuidora de Produtos Farmacêuticos S.A.'s operating margin?
Profarma Distribuidora de Produtos Farmacêuticos S.A.'s operating margin is 3.34%, as of Nov 2026.
What was Profarma Distribuidora de Produtos Farmacêuticos S.A.'s operating margin in 2025?
In 2025, Profarma Distribuidora de Produtos Farmacêuticos S.A.'s operating margin was 3.33%, compared with 2.50% in 2024.
How has Profarma Distribuidora de Produtos Farmacêuticos S.A.'s operating margin changed since 2020?
From 2020 to 2025, Profarma Distribuidora de Produtos Farmacêuticos S.A.'s operating margin was highest in 2025 (3.33%) and lowest in 2021 (1.57%).
How does Profarma Distribuidora de Produtos Farmacêuticos S.A.'s operating margin compare with similar companies?
Profarma Distribuidora de Produtos Farmacêuticos S.A.'s operating margin (3.34%) is higher than that of 4 of the 5 similar companies listed above. The highest among them is Sigma Healthcare Limited, with 9.21%.