AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES INC (A) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:A - US00846U1016 - Common Stock
145.49 USD
-2.83 (-1.91%)
145.49 USD
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We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to A. A was compared to 58 industry peers in the Life Sciences Tools & Services industry. While A has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. A has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year A was profitable.
A had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
A had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Of the past 5 years A 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
A has a better Return On Assets (9.98%) than 89.66% of its industry peers.
A has a Return On Equity of 19.15%. This is amongst the best in the industry. A outperforms 89.66% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 12.86%, A belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 87.93% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 9.98% | ||
| ROE | 19.15% | ||
| ROIC | 12.86% |
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 17.97%, A belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.38% of the companies in the same industry.
A's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
A has a Operating Margin of 22.44%. This is amongst the best in the industry. A outperforms 93.10% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of A has grown nicely.
A has a Gross Margin of 52.92%. This is in the better half of the industry: A outperforms 65.52% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of A has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 22.44% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 17.97% | ||
| GM | 52.92% |
OM growth 3Y-3.42%
OM growth 5Y5.78%
PM growth 3Y0.8%
PM growth 5Y6.85%
GM growth 3Y-1.19%
GM growth 5Y-0.27%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), A is creating some value.
There is no outstanding debt for A. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 5.55 indicates that A is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 5.55, A belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 84.48% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of A is 3.13, which is a good value as it means it would take A, 3.13 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 3.13, A belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.76% of the companies in the same industry.
A has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.54. This is a neutral value indicating A is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.54, A is not doing good in the industry: 65.52% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.54 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.13 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.55 |
ROIC/WACC1.27
WACC10.09%
2.3 Liquidity
A has a Current Ratio of 2.25. This indicates that A is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
A's Current ratio of 2.25 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. A outperforms 44.83% of its industry peers.
A has a Quick Ratio of 1.71. This is a normal value and indicates that A is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
A's Quick ratio of 1.71 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. A outperforms 43.10% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.25 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.71 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
A shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 5.48%.
A shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 11.21% yearly.
A shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 6.73%.
A shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 5.41% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)5.48%
EPS 3Y2.31%
EPS 5Y11.21%
EPS Q2Q%8.9%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.73%
Revenue growth 3Y0.48%
Revenue growth 5Y5.41%
Sales Q2Q%9.41%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, A will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 9.88% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.77% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y8.94%
EPS Next 2Y9.62%
EPS Next 3Y10.18%
EPS Next 5Y9.88%
Revenue Next Year6.14%
Revenue Next 2Y6.19%
Revenue Next 3Y6.39%
Revenue Next 5Y5.77%
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 26.07.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, A is valued a bit cheaper than 79.31% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.46. A is around the same levels.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 23.93, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of A.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, A is valued a bit cheaper than 79.31% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 36.10. A is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 26.07 | ||
| Fwd PE | 23.93 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, A is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 72.41% of the companies are valued more expensively.
A's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. A is cheaper than 65.52% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 37.91 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 23.8 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
A has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.92
PEG (5Y)2.33
EPS Next 2Y9.62%
EPS Next 3Y10.18%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
A has a yearly dividend return of 0.69%, which is pretty low.
A's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.46. A pays more dividend than 98.28% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.69, A pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.32.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.69% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of A grows each year by 7.63%, which is quite nice.
A has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
The dividend of A decreased recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.63%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
A pays out 22.95% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
A's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP22.95%
EPS Next 2Y9.62%
EPS Next 3Y10.18%
145.49
-2.83 (-1.91%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupPharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
GICS IndustryLife Sciences Tools & Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners92.13%
Inst Owner Change-0.45%
Ins Owners0.16%
Ins Owner Change3.19%
Market Cap41.25B
Revenue(TTM)6.95B
Net Income(TTM)1.22B
Analysts76.92
Price Target170.51 (17.2%)
Short Float %1.34%
Short Ratio2.12
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.69% |
Yearly Dividend0.95
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.63%
DP22.95%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-0.04%
Min EPS beat(2)-1.64%
Max EPS beat(2)1.56%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)0.66%
Min EPS beat(4)-1.64%
Max EPS beat(4)1.57%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)1.26%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)1.89%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)2.06%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.42%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.54%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.3%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.33%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.23%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.3%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.06%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.29%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.09%
PT rev (1m)12.04%
PT rev (3m)24.72%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.01%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.97%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.54%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.86%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.59%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.55%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 26.07 | ||
| Fwd PE | 23.93 | ||
| P/S | 6.08 | ||
| P/FCF | 37.91 | ||
| P/OCF | 27.59 | ||
| P/B | 6.48 | ||
| P/tB | 28.92 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 23.8 |
EPS(TTM)5.58
EY3.84%
EPS(NY)6.08
Fwd EY4.18%
FCF(TTM)3.84
FCFY2.64%
OCF(TTM)5.27
OCFY3.62%
SpS23.94
BVpS22.47
TBVpS5.03
PEG (NY)2.92
PEG (5Y)2.33
Graham Number53.11
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 9.98% | ||
| ROE | 19.15% | ||
| ROCE | 14.74% | ||
| ROIC | 12.86% | ||
| ROICexc | 15.09% | ||
| ROICexgc | 34.15% | ||
| OM | 22.44% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 17.97% | ||
| GM | 52.92% | ||
| FCFM | 16.03% |
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y-3.42%
OM growth 5Y5.78%
PM growth 3Y0.8%
PM growth 5Y6.85%
GM growth 3Y-1.19%
GM growth 5Y-0.27%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.56
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.54 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.13 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.88 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 142.31% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 6% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 17.92 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 82.64% | ||
| Profit Quality | 89.18% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.25 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.71 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.55 |
F-Score7
WACC10.09%
ROIC/WACC1.27
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)N/A
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)5.48%
EPS 3Y2.31%
EPS 5Y11.21%
EPS Q2Q%8.9%
EPS Next Y8.94%
EPS Next 2Y9.62%
EPS Next 3Y10.18%
EPS Next 5Y9.88%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.73%
Revenue growth 3Y0.48%
Revenue growth 5Y5.41%
Sales Q2Q%9.41%
Revenue Next Year6.14%
Revenue Next 2Y6.19%
Revenue Next 3Y6.39%
Revenue Next 5Y5.77%
EBIT growth 1Y-5.11%
EBIT growth 3Y-2.95%
EBIT growth 5Y11.51%
EBIT Next Year27%
EBIT Next 3Y13.98%
EBIT Next 5Y11.15%
FCF growth 1Y-23.22%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-16.29%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A
AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES INC / A FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES INC?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to A.
What is the valuation status of AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES INC (A) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES INC (A). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES INC?
AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES INC (A) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for A stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES INC (A) is 26.07 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 6.48.
What is the financial health of AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES INC (A) stock?
The financial health rating of AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES INC (A) is 6 / 10.