AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES INC (A) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:A • US00846U1016
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This A fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. A Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- A had positive earnings in the past year.
- A had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- A had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- Each year in the past 5 years A had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- A's Return On Assets of 10.07% is amongst the best of the industry. A outperforms 91.23% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 18.67%, A belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.98% of the companies in the same industry.
- A has a better Return On Invested Capital (12.56%) than 91.23% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for A is above the industry average of 11.38%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 10.07% | ||
| ROE | 18.67% | ||
| ROIC | 12.56% |
ROA(3y)10.88%
ROA(5y)11.17%
ROE(3y)20.8%
ROE(5y)21.7%
ROIC(3y)13.47%
ROIC(5y)13.97%
1.3 Margins
- A has a Profit Margin of 18.26%. This is amongst the best in the industry. A outperforms 87.72% of its industry peers.
- A's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- A has a Operating Margin of 22.04%. This is amongst the best in the industry. A outperforms 91.23% of its industry peers.
- A's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- The Gross Margin of A (52.60%) is better than 64.91% 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 | 22.04% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 18.26% | ||
| GM | 52.6% |
OM growth 3Y-1.66%
OM growth 5Y6.93%
PM growth 3Y0.8%
PM growth 5Y6.85%
GM growth 3Y-1%
GM growth 5Y-0.15%
2. A Health Analysis
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
- The number of shares outstanding for A has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for A has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 4.69 indicates that A is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 4.69, A belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 84.21% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of A is 3.38, which is a good value as it means it would take A, 3.38 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- A's Debt to FCF ratio of 3.38 is amongst the best of the industry. A outperforms 80.70% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.49 indicates that A is not too dependend on debt financing.
- A has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.49. This is in the lower half of the industry: A underperforms 61.40% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.49 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.38 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.69 |
ROIC/WACC1.17
WACC10.69%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 2.07 indicates that A has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- A's Current ratio of 2.07 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. A is outperformed by 61.40% of its industry peers.
- A has a Quick Ratio of 1.59. 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 1.59 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. A is outperformed by 63.16% of its industry peers.
- A does not score too well on the current and quick ratio evaluation. However, as it has excellent solvency and profitability, these ratios do not necessarly indicate liquidity issues and need to be evaluated against the specifics of the business.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.07 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.59 |
3. A Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- A shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 6.03%.
- A shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 11.21% yearly.
- Looking at the last year, A shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 8.14% in the last year.
- Measured over the past years, A shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 5.41% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)6.03%
EPS 3Y2.31%
EPS 5Y11.21%
EPS Q2Q%3.82%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.14%
Revenue growth 3Y0.48%
Revenue growth 5Y5.41%
Sales Q2Q%6.96%
3.2 Future
- A is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 9.72% yearly.
- A is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 6.00% yearly.
EPS Next Y8.97%
EPS Next 2Y9.5%
EPS Next 3Y10.1%
EPS Next 5Y9.72%
Revenue Next Year6.8%
Revenue Next 2Y6.47%
Revenue Next 3Y6.53%
Revenue Next 5Y6%
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. A Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 20.77 indicates a rather expensive valuation of A.
- A's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. A is cheaper than 85.96% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.91, A is valued a bit cheaper.
- A is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.47.
- 84.21% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than A, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- A's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 23.69.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.77 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.47 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, A is valued a bit cheaper than 77.19% of the companies in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, A is valued a bit cheaper than 64.91% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 33.27 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.66 |
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)2.31
PEG (5Y)1.85
EPS Next 2Y9.5%
EPS Next 3Y10.1%
5. A Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a yearly dividend of 0.93%, A is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
- In the last 3 months the price of A has falen by -21.28%. A price decline artificially increases the dividend yield. It may be a sign investors do not expect the dividend to last.
- A's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.12. A pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, A's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.93% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of A is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 6.57%!
- A has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.57%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
- 21.94% of the earnings are spent on dividend by A. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of A is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP21.94%
EPS Next 2Y9.5%
EPS Next 3Y10.1%
A Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
116.92
+3.04 (+2.67%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupPharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
GICS IndustryLife Sciences Tools & Services
Earnings (Last)02-25 2026-02-25/amc
Earnings (Next)05-26 2026-05-26/amc
Inst Owners92.52%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.13%
Ins Owner Change4.02%
Market Cap33.04B
Revenue(TTM)7.07B
Net Income(TTM)1.29B
Analysts80
Price Target166.11 (42.07%)
Short Float %1.69%
Short Ratio2.04
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.93% |
Yearly Dividend0.99
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.57%
DP21.94%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date03-31 2026-03-31 (0.255)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-2.09%
Min EPS beat(2)-2.58%
Max EPS beat(2)-1.6%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-1.06%
Min EPS beat(4)-2.58%
Max EPS beat(4)1.56%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)0.21%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)0.61%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)1.69%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.43%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.44%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.43%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.01%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.44%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.3%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.6%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.34%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.07%
PT rev (1m)-3.23%
PT rev (3m)-2.67%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.14%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.91%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.46%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.46%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.77%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.89%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.37%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.4%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.77 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.47 | ||
| P/S | 4.68 | ||
| P/FCF | 33.27 | ||
| P/OCF | 23.67 | ||
| P/B | 4.78 | ||
| P/tB | 16.54 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.66 |
EPS(TTM)5.63
EY4.82%
EPS(NY)6.69
Fwd EY5.72%
FCF(TTM)3.51
FCFY3.01%
OCF(TTM)4.94
OCFY4.22%
SpS25
BVpS24.44
TBVpS7.07
PEG (NY)2.31
PEG (5Y)1.85
Graham Number55.65
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 10.07% | ||
| ROE | 18.67% | ||
| ROCE | 14.72% | ||
| ROIC | 12.56% | ||
| ROICexc | 14.98% | ||
| ROICexgc | 32.42% | ||
| OM | 22.04% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 18.26% | ||
| GM | 52.6% | ||
| FCFM | 14.06% |
ROA(3y)10.88%
ROA(5y)11.17%
ROE(3y)20.8%
ROE(5y)21.7%
ROIC(3y)13.47%
ROIC(5y)13.97%
ROICexc(3y)16.03%
ROICexc(5y)16.51%
ROICexgc(3y)38.11%
ROICexgc(5y)42.31%
ROCE(3y)15.36%
ROCE(5y)15.95%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-8.87%
ROICexgc growth 5Y3.18%
ROICexc growth 3Y-4.92%
ROICexc growth 5Y7.55%
OM growth 3Y-1.66%
OM growth 5Y6.93%
PM growth 3Y0.8%
PM growth 5Y6.85%
GM growth 3Y-1%
GM growth 5Y-0.15%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.55
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.49 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.38 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.82 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 142.4% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 5.7% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 15.73 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 75.87% | ||
| Profit Quality | 76.98% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.07 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.59 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.69 |
F-Score6
WACC10.69%
ROIC/WACC1.17
Cap/Depr(3y)132.79%
Cap/Depr(5y)109.81%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.34%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.65%
Profit Quality(3y)104.6%
Profit Quality(5y)100.47%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)6.03%
EPS 3Y2.31%
EPS 5Y11.21%
EPS Q2Q%3.82%
EPS Next Y8.97%
EPS Next 2Y9.5%
EPS Next 3Y10.1%
EPS Next 5Y9.72%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.14%
Revenue growth 3Y0.48%
Revenue growth 5Y5.41%
Sales Q2Q%6.96%
Revenue Next Year6.8%
Revenue Next 2Y6.47%
Revenue Next 3Y6.53%
Revenue Next 5Y6%
EBIT growth 1Y0.19%
EBIT growth 3Y-1.19%
EBIT growth 5Y12.72%
EBIT Next Year27.75%
EBIT Next 3Y14.3%
EBIT Next 5Y11.62%
FCF growth 1Y-39.78%
FCF growth 3Y4.11%
FCF growth 5Y7.51%
OCF growth 1Y-28.81%
OCF growth 3Y5.92%
OCF growth 5Y11.1%
AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES INC / A Fundamental Analysis FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to A.
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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES INC (A). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of A stock?
AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES INC (A) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
Can you provide the financial health for A stock?
The financial health rating of AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES INC (A) is 8 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for A stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES INC (A) is expected to grow by 8.97% in the next year.