AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES INC (A) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:A - US00846U1016 - Common Stock
138.52 USD
+1.28 (+0.93%)
138.52 USD
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We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to A. A was compared to 57 industry peers in the Life Sciences Tools & Services industry. A scores excellent on profitability, but 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
A had positive earnings in the past year.
A had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years A has been profitable.
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 89.47% of its industry peers.
A has a Return On Equity of 19.15%. This is amongst the best in the industry. A outperforms 89.47% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of A (12.86%) is better than 87.72% of its industry peers.
| 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
A has a better Profit Margin (17.97%) than 91.23% of its industry peers.
A's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
A's Operating Margin of 22.44% is amongst the best of the industry. A outperforms 92.98% 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 52.92%, 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 | 22.44% | ||
| 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
A has an Altman-Z score of 5.31. This indicates that A is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
A has a Altman-Z score of 5.31. This is amongst the best in the industry. A outperforms 84.21% of its industry peers.
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.
A has a better Debt to FCF ratio (3.13) than 82.46% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.54 indicates that 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 66.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.54 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.13 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.31 |
ROIC/WACC1.21
WACC10.67%
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.
The Current ratio of A (2.25) 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 5.48% 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.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.73% in the past year.
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
A is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 9.88% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.77% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y8.47%
EPS Next 2Y9.32%
EPS Next 3Y10.13%
EPS Next 5Y9.88%
Revenue Next Year6.38%
Revenue Next 2Y6.33%
Revenue Next 3Y6.42%
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 24.82, the valuation of A can be described as rather expensive.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, A is valued cheaper than 80.70% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of A to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.61), we can say A is valued inline with the index average.
A is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.89.
80.70% 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 similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 24.01.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.82 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.89 |
4.2 Price Multiples
A's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. A is cheaper than 71.93% of the companies in the same industry.
A's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. A is cheaper than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 36.09 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 22.51 |
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)2.93
PEG (5Y)2.21
EPS Next 2Y9.32%
EPS Next 3Y10.13%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.75%, A is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
A's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.09. A pays more dividend than 98.25% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.75, A pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.87.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.75% |
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.
A has decreased its dividend 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 2Y9.32%
EPS Next 3Y10.13%
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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 Owners92.13%
Inst Owner Change-0.44%
Ins Owners0.16%
Ins Owner Change3.19%
Market Cap39.27B
Revenue(TTM)6.95B
Net Income(TTM)1.22B
Analysts76.92
Price Target170.67 (23.21%)
Short Float %1.16%
Short Ratio1.79
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.75% |
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)12.14%
PT rev (3m)24.84%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.09%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.4%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.54%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.32%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.82%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.9%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.82 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.89 | ||
| P/S | 5.79 | ||
| P/FCF | 36.09 | ||
| P/OCF | 26.27 | ||
| P/B | 6.16 | ||
| P/tB | 27.54 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 22.51 |
EPS(TTM)5.58
EY4.03%
EPS(NY)6.05
Fwd EY4.37%
FCF(TTM)3.84
FCFY2.77%
OCF(TTM)5.27
OCFY3.81%
SpS23.94
BVpS22.47
TBVpS5.03
PEG (NY)2.93
PEG (5Y)2.21
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 | 5.31 |
F-Score7
WACC10.67%
ROIC/WACC1.21
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 Y8.47%
EPS Next 2Y9.32%
EPS Next 3Y10.13%
EPS Next 5Y9.88%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.73%
Revenue growth 3Y0.48%
Revenue growth 5Y5.41%
Sales Q2Q%9.41%
Revenue Next Year6.38%
Revenue Next 2Y6.33%
Revenue Next 3Y6.42%
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 5 / 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 24.82 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 6.16.
What is the financial health of AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES INC (A) stock?
The financial health rating of AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES INC (A) is 6 / 10.