AMERISOURCEBERGEN CORP (ABC) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:ABC - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US03073E1055 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to ABC. ABC was compared to 103 industry peers in the Health Care Providers & Services industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of ABC get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. ABC is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
ABC had positive earnings in the past year.
ABC had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
ABC had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years ABC had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of ABC (2.76%) is better than 69.09% of its industry peers.
ABC's Return On Equity of 246.27% is amongst the best of the industry. ABC outperforms 99.09% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 12.75%, ABC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.91% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for ABC is above the industry average of 9.71%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.76% | ||
| ROE | 246.27% | ||
| ROIC | 12.75% |
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)13.98%
ROIC(5y)13.79%
1.3 Margins
ABC has a Profit Margin (0.66%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ABC has grown nicely.
With a Operating Margin value of 0.99%, ABC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 47.27% of the companies in the same industry.
ABC's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
ABC's Gross Margin of 3.38% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. ABC is outperformed by 83.64% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of ABC has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 0.99% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 0.66% | ||
| GM | 3.38% |
OM growth 3Y4.02%
OM growth 5Y-2.35%
PM growth 3Y14.36%
PM growth 5Y24.54%
GM growth 3Y7.91%
GM growth 5Y3.31%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
ABC has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, ABC has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for ABC has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
ABC has an Altman-Z score of 4.63. This indicates that ABC is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
ABC's Altman-Z score of 4.63 is amongst the best of the industry. ABC outperforms 85.45% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of ABC is 1.80, which is an excellent value as it means it would take ABC, only 1.80 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 1.80, ABC belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.82% of the companies in the same industry.
ABC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 6.06. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 6.06, ABC is not doing good in the industry: 75.45% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Even though the debt/equity ratio score it not favorable for ABC, it has very limited outstanding debt, so we won't put too much weight on the DE evaluation.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 6.06 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.8 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.63 |
ROIC/WACC1.6
WACC7.99%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.88 indicates that ABC may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.88, ABC is doing worse than 80.91% of the companies in the same industry.
ABC has a Quick Ratio of 0.88. This is a bad value and indicates that ABC is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.52, ABC is not doing good in the industry: 90.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.88 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.52 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 8.51% over the past year.
ABC shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 13.35% yearly.
Looking at the last year, ABC shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 7.66% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, ABC shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 9.27% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)8.51%
EPS 3Y15.89%
EPS 5Y13.35%
EPS Q2Q%11.45%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.66%
Revenue growth 3Y9.93%
Revenue growth 5Y9.27%
Sales Q2Q%11.46%
3.2 Future
ABC is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 8.00% yearly.
ABC is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.53% yearly.
EPS Next Y9.02%
EPS Next 2Y8.38%
EPS Next 3Y8.76%
EPS Next 5Y8%
Revenue Next Year8.52%
Revenue Next 2Y6.99%
Revenue Next 3Y6.4%
Revenue Next 5Y5.53%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 15.34, which indicates a correct valuation of ABC.
ABC's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. ABC is cheaper than 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of ABC to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.30), we can say ABC is valued slightly cheaper.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 13.91, which indicates a correct valuation of ABC.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, ABC is valued a bit cheaper than 72.73% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of ABC to the average of the S&P500 Index (21.76), we can say ABC is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.34 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.91 |
4.2 Price Multiples
65.45% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ABC, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, ABC is valued a bit cheaper than 77.27% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 13.03 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.81 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
ABC's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of ABC may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.7
PEG (5Y)1.15
EPS Next 2Y8.38%
EPS Next 3Y8.76%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
ABC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.08%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.43, ABC pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
With a Dividend Yield of 1.08, ABC pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.37.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.08% |
5.2 History
The dividend of ABC has a limited annual growth rate of 1.63%.
ABC has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
ABC has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.63%
Div Incr Years12
Div Non Decr Years12
5.3 Sustainability
23.49% of the earnings are spent on dividend by ABC. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
ABC's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP23.49%
EPS Next 2Y8.38%
EPS Next 3Y8.76%
179.98
-0.41 (-0.23%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupHealth Care Equipment & Services
GICS IndustryHealth Care Providers & Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners95.83%
Inst Owner Change0.03%
Ins Owners0.2%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap36.38B
Analysts78
Price Target213.76 (18.77%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.08% |
Yearly Dividend1.59
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.63%
DP23.49%
Div Incr Years12
Div Non Decr Years12
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)3.86%
Min EPS beat(2)2.53%
Max EPS beat(2)5.19%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)2.41%
Min EPS beat(4)0.16%
Max EPS beat(4)5.19%
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)3.84%
Min Revenue beat(2)3.66%
Max Revenue beat(2)4.01%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.71%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.87%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.01%
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)5.31%
PT rev (3m)11.18%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.45%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.21%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.25%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.73%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.81%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.44%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.34 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.91 | ||
| P/S | 0.14 | ||
| P/FCF | 13.03 | ||
| P/OCF | 11.2 | ||
| P/B | 53.02 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.81 |
EPS(TTM)11.73
EY6.52%
EPS(NY)12.94
Fwd EY7.19%
FCF(TTM)13.82
FCFY7.68%
OCF(TTM)16.08
OCFY8.93%
SpS1258.85
BVpS3.39
TBVpS-67.98
PEG (NY)1.7
PEG (5Y)1.15
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.76% | ||
| ROE | 246.27% | ||
| ROCE | 17.48% | ||
| ROIC | 12.75% | ||
| ROICexc | 14.11% | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | 0.99% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 0.66% | ||
| GM | 3.38% | ||
| FCFM | 1.1% |
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)13.98%
ROIC(5y)13.79%
ROICexc(3y)20.43%
ROICexc(5y)20.08%
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)19.17%
ROCE(5y)18.91%
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y-1.39%
ROICexc growth 5Y-2.85%
OM growth 3Y4.02%
OM growth 5Y-2.35%
PM growth 3Y14.36%
PM growth 5Y24.54%
GM growth 3Y7.91%
GM growth 5Y3.31%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover4.16
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 6.06 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.8 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.23 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 52.38% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.18% | ||
| Interest Coverage | N/A | ||
| Cash Conversion | N/A | ||
| Profit Quality | 165.29% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.88 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.52 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.63 |
F-Score6
WACC7.99%
ROIC/WACC1.6
Cap/Depr(3y)81.88%
Cap/Depr(5y)74.79%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.2%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.2%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)8.51%
EPS 3Y15.89%
EPS 5Y13.35%
EPS Q2Q%11.45%
EPS Next Y9.02%
EPS Next 2Y8.38%
EPS Next 3Y8.76%
EPS Next 5Y8%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.66%
Revenue growth 3Y9.93%
Revenue growth 5Y9.27%
Sales Q2Q%11.46%
Revenue Next Year8.52%
Revenue Next 2Y6.99%
Revenue Next 3Y6.4%
Revenue Next 5Y5.53%
EBIT growth 1Y-8%
EBIT growth 3Y14.35%
EBIT growth 5Y6.71%
EBIT Next Year20.02%
EBIT Next 3Y11.44%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y8.92%
FCF growth 3Y2.75%
FCF growth 5Y16.28%
OCF growth 1Y9.91%
OCF growth 3Y4.86%
OCF growth 5Y12.43%