AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES INC (A) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:A - US00846U1016 - Common Stock
146.74 USD
-0.75 (-0.51%)
146.74 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 belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. A is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year A was profitable.
A had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years A has been profitable.
In the past 5 years A always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
A has a better Return On Assets (9.98%) than 89.66% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 19.15%, A belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 89.66% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 12.99%, A belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 87.93% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for A is in line with the industry average of 13.50%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 9.98% | ||
| ROE | 19.15% | ||
| ROIC | 12.99% |
ROA(3y)11.44%
ROA(5y)10.62%
ROE(3y)22.24%
ROE(5y)20.78%
ROIC(3y)14.65%
ROIC(5y)13.29%
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 17.97%, A belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 89.66% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of A has remained more or less at the same level.
A's Operating Margin of 22.44% is amongst the best of the industry. A outperforms 93.10% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of A has grown nicely.
The Gross Margin of A (52.92%) is better than 62.07% 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 3Y4.07%
OM growth 5Y5.41%
PM growth 3Y1.12%
PM growth 5Y-0.93%
GM growth 3Y0.36%
GM growth 5Y0.01%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so A is still creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, A has less shares outstanding
A has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, A has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
A has an Altman-Z score of 5.61. This indicates that A is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of A (5.61) is better than 84.48% of its industry peers.
A has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.13. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as A would need 3.13 years to pay back of all of its debts.
A's Debt to FCF ratio of 3.13 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. A outperforms 79.31% of its industry peers.
A has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.54. This is a neutral value indicating A is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
A has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.54. This is in the lower half of the industry: A underperforms 63.79% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.54 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.13 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.61 |
ROIC/WACC1.26
WACC10.33%
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 has a Current ratio (2.25) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.71 indicates that A should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
A has a Quick ratio (1.71) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.25 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.71 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 4.61% over the past year.
A shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 11.14% yearly.
A shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 4.48%.
Measured over the past years, A shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 4.75% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)4.61%
EPS 3Y6.82%
EPS 5Y11.14%
EPS Q2Q%3.79%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.48%
Revenue growth 3Y1%
Revenue growth 5Y4.75%
Sales Q2Q%10.14%
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 8.99% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.88% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y7.48%
EPS Next 2Y7.68%
EPS Next 3Y8.51%
EPS Next 5Y8.99%
Revenue Next Year6.72%
Revenue Next 2Y6.09%
Revenue Next 3Y5.97%
Revenue Next 5Y5.88%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 26.92 indicates a quite expensive valuation of A.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, A is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 77.59% of the companies are valued more expensively.
A is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.83, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 23.92, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of A.
A's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. A is cheaper than 77.59% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of A to the average of the S&P500 Index (32.68), we can say A is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 26.92 | ||
| Fwd PE | 23.92 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of A indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: A is cheaper than 72.41% of the companies listed in the same industry.
63.79% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than A, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 38.24 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 24.12 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates A does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
The excellent profitability rating of A may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)3.6
PEG (5Y)2.42
EPS Next 2Y7.68%
EPS Next 3Y8.51%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.69%, A is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.50, A pays a better dividend. On top of this A pays more dividend than 98.28% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.39, A's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| 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 paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
A has decreased its dividend recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.63%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
22.95% of the earnings are spent on dividend by A. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of A is growing around the same rate as the earnings are growing. If this keeps up the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP22.95%
EPS Next 2Y7.68%
EPS Next 3Y8.51%
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupPharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
GICS IndustryLife Sciences Tools & Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners92.27%
Inst Owner Change-0.99%
Ins Owners0.13%
Ins Owner Change0.03%
Market Cap41.60B
Revenue(TTM)6.79B
Net Income(TTM)1.22B
Analysts75.38
Price Target152.19 (3.71%)
Short Float %1.2%
Short Ratio1.95
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)11.32%
PT rev (3m)11.58%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.87%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.02%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)3.32%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.89%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 26.92 | ||
| Fwd PE | 23.92 | ||
| P/S | 6.13 | ||
| P/FCF | 38.24 | ||
| P/OCF | 27.83 | ||
| P/B | 6.53 | ||
| P/tB | 29.17 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 24.12 |
EPS(TTM)5.45
EY3.71%
EPS(NY)6.13
Fwd EY4.18%
FCF(TTM)3.84
FCFY2.62%
OCF(TTM)5.27
OCFY3.59%
SpS23.94
BVpS22.47
TBVpS5.03
PEG (NY)3.6
PEG (5Y)2.42
Graham Number52.49
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 9.98% | ||
| ROE | 19.15% | ||
| ROCE | 14.74% | ||
| ROIC | 12.99% | ||
| ROICexc | 15.25% | ||
| ROICexgc | 34.51% | ||
| OM | 22.44% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 17.97% | ||
| GM | 52.92% | ||
| FCFM | 16.03% |
ROA(3y)11.44%
ROA(5y)10.62%
ROE(3y)22.24%
ROE(5y)20.78%
ROIC(3y)14.65%
ROIC(5y)13.29%
ROICexc(3y)17.07%
ROICexc(5y)15.7%
ROICexgc(3y)42.54%
ROICexgc(5y)41.66%
ROCE(3y)16.57%
ROCE(5y)15.04%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-7.71%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-3.01%
ROICexc growth 3Y-0.19%
ROICexc growth 5Y4.58%
OM growth 3Y4.07%
OM growth 5Y5.41%
PM growth 3Y1.12%
PM growth 5Y-0.93%
GM growth 3Y0.36%
GM growth 5Y0.01%
F-Score5
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 | 5.61 |
F-Score5
WACC10.33%
ROIC/WACC1.26
Cap/Depr(3y)116.28%
Cap/Depr(5y)89.27%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.81%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.93%
Profit Quality(3y)102.27%
Profit Quality(5y)105.09%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)4.61%
EPS 3Y6.82%
EPS 5Y11.14%
EPS Q2Q%3.79%
EPS Next Y7.48%
EPS Next 2Y7.68%
EPS Next 3Y8.51%
EPS Next 5Y8.99%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.48%
Revenue growth 3Y1%
Revenue growth 5Y4.75%
Sales Q2Q%10.14%
Revenue Next Year6.72%
Revenue Next 2Y6.09%
Revenue Next 3Y5.97%
Revenue Next 5Y5.88%
EBIT growth 1Y-5.11%
EBIT growth 3Y5.1%
EBIT growth 5Y10.42%
EBIT Next Year19.73%
EBIT Next 3Y11.85%
EBIT Next 5Y9.19%
FCF growth 1Y-23.38%
FCF growth 3Y1.94%
FCF growth 5Y9.68%
OCF growth 1Y-12.27%
OCF growth 3Y5.65%
OCF growth 5Y11.39%
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 26.92 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 6.53.
What is the financial health of AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES INC (A) stock?
The financial health rating of AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES INC (A) is 6 / 10.