AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES INC (A) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:A - US00846U1016 - Common Stock
137.93 USD
-0.46 (-0.33%)
137.93 USD
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A gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 57 industry peers in the Life Sciences Tools & Services industry. A has an excellent profitability rating, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. A has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
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.
A had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
A has a better Return On Assets (9.98%) than 89.47% of its industry peers.
A's Return On Equity of 19.15% is amongst the best of the industry. A outperforms 89.47% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 12.86%, A belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.72% 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
A's Profit Margin of 17.97% is amongst the best of the industry. A outperforms 91.23% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of A has grown nicely.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 22.44%, A belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.98% of the companies in the same industry.
A's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
A has a Gross Margin of 52.92%. This is in the better half of the industry: A outperforms 64.91% of its industry peers.
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
A has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it 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 5.34. This indicates that A is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 5.34, 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 3.13, 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 Debt to FCF ratio of 3.13. This is amongst the best in the industry. A outperforms 82.46% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.54 indicates that A is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of A (0.54) is worse than 66.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.54 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.13 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.34 |
ROIC/WACC1.21
WACC10.62%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.25 indicates that A has no problem at all paying 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.
The Quick ratio of A (1.71) 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.
Measured over the past years, A shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 11.21% on average per year.
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 9.88% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
A is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.77% yearly.
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
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 stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 24.72.
A's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. A is cheaper than 80.70% of the companies in the same industry.
A is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.84, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.79, A is valued on the expensive side.
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 23.40.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.72 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.79 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, A is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 73.68% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of A indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: A is cheaper than 68.42% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 35.94 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 22.69 |
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)2.92
PEG (5Y)2.2
EPS Next 2Y9.32%
EPS Next 3Y10.13%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
A has a yearly dividend return of 0.74%, which is pretty low.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.09, A pays a better dividend. On top of this A pays more dividend than 98.25% of the companies listed in the same industry.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.74, A pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.00.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.74% |
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
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 Cap39.10B
Revenue(TTM)6.95B
Net Income(TTM)1.22B
Analysts76.92
Price Target170.67 (23.74%)
Short Float %1.16%
Short Ratio1.79
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.74% |
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)10.63%
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 | 24.72 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.79 | ||
| P/S | 5.76 | ||
| P/FCF | 35.94 | ||
| P/OCF | 26.16 | ||
| P/B | 6.14 | ||
| P/tB | 27.42 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 22.69 |
EPS(TTM)5.58
EY4.05%
EPS(NY)6.05
Fwd EY4.39%
FCF(TTM)3.84
FCFY2.78%
OCF(TTM)5.27
OCFY3.82%
SpS23.94
BVpS22.47
TBVpS5.03
PEG (NY)2.92
PEG (5Y)2.2
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 | 5.34 |
F-Score7
WACC10.62%
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 Year27.12%
EBIT Next 3Y14.01%
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 24.72 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 6.14.
What is the financial health of AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES INC (A) stock?
The financial health rating of AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES INC (A) is 6 / 10.