Why NASDAQ:AMGN is a Top Pick for Dividend Investors.

Consider AMGEN INC (NASDAQ:AMGN) as a top pick for dividend investors, identified by our stock screening tool. NASDAQ:AMGN shines in terms of profitability, solvency, and liquidity, all while paying a decent dividend. Let's dive deeper into the analysis.

Evaluating Dividend: NASDAQ:AMGN

To gauge a stock's dividend quality, ChartMill utilizes a Dividend Rating ranging from 0 to 10. This comprehensive assessment considers various dividend aspects, including yield, history, growth, and sustainability. NASDAQ:AMGN has achieved a 7 out of 10:

• AMGN's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 42.56. AMGN pays more dividend than 98.66% of the companies in the same industry.
• AMGN's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 2.63.
• On average, the dividend of AMGN grows each year by 10.76%, which is quite nice.
• AMGN has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
• AMGN has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.

What does the Health looks like for NASDAQ:AMGN

Every stock is evaluated by ChartMill, receiving a Health Rating on a scale of 0 to 10. This assessment considers different health aspects, including liquidity and solvency, both in absolute terms and relative to industry peers. NASDAQ:AMGN has achieved a 5 out of 10:

• AMGN has a better Altman-Z score (1.69) than 69.23% of its industry peers.
• The Debt to FCF ratio of AMGN (6.45) is better than 94.48% of its industry peers.
• A Current Ratio of 2.86 indicates that AMGN has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
• A Quick Ratio of 2.56 indicates that AMGN has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.

Profitability Analysis for NASDAQ:AMGN

ChartMill employs its own Profitability Rating system for stock evaluation. This score, ranging from 0 to 10, is derived from an analysis of diverse profitability metrics and margins. In the case of NASDAQ:AMGN, the assigned 8 is noteworthy for profitability:

• AMGN has a Return On Assets of 8.36%. This is amongst the best in the industry. AMGN outperforms 96.82% of its industry peers.
• Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 98.82%, AMGN belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 99.67% of the companies in the same industry.
• AMGN has a better Return On Invested Capital (10.97%) than 96.49% of its industry peers.
• Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for AMGN is above the industry average of 12.73%.
• The 3 year average ROIC (16.82%) for AMGN is well above the current ROIC(10.97%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
• AMGN's Profit Margin of 28.20% is amongst the best of the industry. AMGN outperforms 97.99% of its industry peers.
• AMGN's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
• The Operating Margin of AMGN (33.95%) is better than 97.99% of its industry peers.
• AMGN has a better Gross Margin (73.74%) than 83.78% of its industry peers.

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Disclaimer

This article should in no way be interpreted as advice in any way. The article is based on the observed metrics at the time of writing, but you should always make your own analysis and trade or invest at your own responsibility.