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We assign a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10 to AZN. AZN was compared to 191 industry peers in the Pharmaceuticals industry. While AZN belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. AZN may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth Finally AZN also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year AZN was profitable.
- AZN had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- AZN had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- AZN had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- AZN has a better Return On Assets (8.21%) than 89.53% of its industry peers.
- With an excellent Return On Equity value of 20.48%, AZN belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.58% of the companies in the same industry.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 14.42%, AZN belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 94.24% of the companies in the same industry.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for AZN is in line with the industry average of 12.82%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (14.42%) for AZN is above the 3 year average (11.62%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.21% | ||
| ROE | 20.48% | ||
| ROIC | 14.42% |
ROA(3y)5.35%
ROA(5y)4.19%
ROE(3y)13.78%
ROE(5y)12.42%
ROIC(3y)11.62%
ROIC(5y)9.52%
1.3 Margins
- AZN's Profit Margin of 16.17% is amongst the best of the industry. AZN outperforms 88.48% of its industry peers.
- AZN's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- AZN has a better Operating Margin (24.34%) than 91.10% of its industry peers.
- AZN's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- AZN's Gross Margin of 81.90% is amongst the best of the industry. AZN outperforms 85.34% of its industry peers.
- AZN's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 24.34% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 16.17% | ||
| GM | 81.9% |
OM growth 3Y21.43%
OM growth 5Y8.6%
PM growth 3Y251.6%
PM growth 5Y18.9%
GM growth 3Y3.31%
GM growth 5Y0.47%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), AZN is creating some value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, AZN has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
- AZN has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- AZN has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- AZN has an Altman-Z score of 3.52. This indicates that AZN is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 3.52, AZN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.06% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of AZN is 3.41, which is a good value as it means it would take AZN, 3.41 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- AZN has a Debt to FCF ratio of 3.41. This is amongst the best in the industry. AZN outperforms 87.43% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.61 indicates that AZN is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.61, AZN is doing worse than 68.06% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.61 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.41 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.52 |
ROIC/WACC1.62
WACC8.9%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 0.88 indicates that AZN may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of AZN (0.88) is worse than 87.43% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.69 indicates that AZN may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- The Quick ratio of AZN (0.69) is worse than 86.39% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.88 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.69 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 20.61% over the past year.
- AZN shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 18.59% yearly.
- Looking at the last year, AZN shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 13.52% in the last year.
- AZN shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 17.27% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)20.61%
EPS 3Y15.85%
EPS 5Y18.59%
EPS Q2Q%14.42%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)13.52%
Revenue growth 3Y13.06%
Revenue growth 5Y17.27%
Sales Q2Q%11.99%
3.2 Future
- AZN is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 12.37% yearly.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 7.20% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y14.52%
EPS Next 2Y13.43%
EPS Next 3Y12.85%
EPS Next 5Y12.37%
Revenue Next Year10.2%
Revenue Next 2Y8.11%
Revenue Next 3Y7.34%
Revenue Next 5Y7.2%
3.3 Evolution
- Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past 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
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 20.17 indicates a rather expensive valuation of AZN.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, AZN is valued cheaper than 80.63% of the companies in the same industry.
- AZN is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 28.32, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- AZN is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.44.
- 80.10% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than AZN, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 25.57, AZN is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.17 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.44 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of AZN indicates a rather cheap valuation: AZN is cheaper than 82.72% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of AZN indicates a rather cheap valuation: AZN is cheaper than 81.15% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 30.07 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.99 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- AZN's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- AZN has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as AZN's earnings are expected to grow with 12.85% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.39
PEG (5Y)1.08
EPS Next 2Y13.43%
EPS Next 3Y12.85%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.82%, AZN has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.62, AZN pays a better dividend. On top of this AZN pays more dividend than 91.62% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.83, AZN has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.82% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of AZN has a limited annual growth rate of 1.40%.
- AZN has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- AZN has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.4%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years11
5.3 Sustainability
- 52.89% of the earnings are spent on dividend by AZN. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
- AZN's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP52.89%
EPS Next 2Y13.43%
EPS Next 3Y12.85%
ASTRAZENECA PLC-SPONS ADR / AZN FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for ASTRAZENECA PLC-SPONS ADR?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to AZN.
What is the valuation status for AZN stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to ASTRAZENECA PLC-SPONS ADR (AZN). This can be considered as Undervalued.
How profitable is ASTRAZENECA PLC-SPONS ADR (AZN) stock?
ASTRAZENECA PLC-SPONS ADR (AZN) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for AZN stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for ASTRAZENECA PLC-SPONS ADR (AZN) is 20.17 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 6.27.
What is the expected EPS growth for ASTRAZENECA PLC-SPONS ADR (AZN) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of ASTRAZENECA PLC-SPONS ADR (AZN) is expected to grow by 14.52% in the next year.