Pharmaceutical Profits (IMAGE) Bentley University Caption A study from the Center for Integration of Science and Industry at Bentley University compares the annual profits of 35 pharmaceutical companies to 357 D&P 500 companies. The net income margin of pharmaceutical companies was larger than that of S&P 500 companies (median 13.8% vs 7.7%, p<.001) but similar to companies in certain industrial sectors. Credit Bentley University Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.