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
- In the past year A was profitable.
- In the past year A had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Each year in the past 5 years A has been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years A had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 10.07%, A belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.23% of the companies in the same industry.
- A has a better Return On Equity (18.67%) than 92.98% of its industry peers.
- A's Return On Invested Capital of 12.56% is amongst the best of the industry. A outperforms 91.23% of its industry peers.
- A had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 13.47%. This 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
- The Profit Margin of A (18.26%) is better than 87.72% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of A has grown nicely.
- A has a Operating Margin of 22.04%. This is amongst the best in the industry. A outperforms 91.23% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of A has grown nicely.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 52.60%, A is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.91% of the companies in the same industry.
- A's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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 4.78 indicates that A is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- A has a Altman-Z score of 4.78. This is amongst the best in the industry. A outperforms 84.21% of its industry peers.
- A has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.38. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as A would need 3.38 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of A (3.38) is better than 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 worse Debt to Equity ratio (0.49) than 61.40% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.49 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.38 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.78 |
ROIC/WACC1.18
WACC10.6%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 2.07 indicates that A has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- With a Current ratio value of 2.07, A is not doing good in the industry: 61.40% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- 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.
- The Quick ratio of A (1.59) is worse than 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
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 6.03% 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 11.21% yearly.
- A shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 8.14%.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.41% on average over the past years.
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
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 9.72% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 6.00% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y9.24%
EPS Next 2Y9.74%
EPS Next 3Y10.3%
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.
- The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. A Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 21.27 indicates a rather expensive valuation of A.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, A is valued cheaply inside the industry as 85.96% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- A's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 27.38.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.82 indicates a rather expensive valuation of A.
- A's Price/Forward 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/Forward Earnings ratio of 38.20, A is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.27 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.82 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, A is valued a bit cheaper than 75.44% 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 | 34.09 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.1 |
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.
- A has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.3
PEG (5Y)1.9
EPS Next 2Y9.74%
EPS Next 3Y10.3%
5. A Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- A has a yearly dividend return of 0.88%, which is pretty low.
- A's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.11. A pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, A's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.88% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of A is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 6.57%!
- A has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.57%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
- A pays out 21.94% 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.
DP21.94%
EPS Next 2Y9.74%
EPS Next 3Y10.3%
A Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
119.77
-0.62 (-0.51%)
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 Owners93.64%
Inst Owner Change0.02%
Ins Owners0.13%
Ins Owner Change4.02%
Market Cap33.85B
Revenue(TTM)7.07B
Net Income(TTM)1.29B
Analysts80
Price Target165.71 (38.36%)
Short Float %1.61%
Short Ratio2.01
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.88% |
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)-3.46%
PT rev (3m)-2.91%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.14%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.91%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.71%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.71%
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 | 21.27 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.82 | ||
| P/S | 4.79 | ||
| P/FCF | 34.09 | ||
| P/OCF | 24.25 | ||
| P/B | 4.9 | ||
| P/tB | 16.94 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.1 |
EPS(TTM)5.63
EY4.7%
EPS(NY)6.72
Fwd EY5.61%
FCF(TTM)3.51
FCFY2.93%
OCF(TTM)4.94
OCFY4.12%
SpS25
BVpS24.44
TBVpS7.07
PEG (NY)2.3
PEG (5Y)1.9
Graham Number55.6462 (-53.54%)
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 | 4.78 |
F-Score6
WACC10.6%
ROIC/WACC1.18
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 Y9.24%
EPS Next 2Y9.74%
EPS Next 3Y10.3%
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 Year26.25%
EBIT Next 3Y14.67%
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 9.24% in the next year.