ASTRAZENECA PLC-SPONS ADR (AZN) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA • New York Stock Exchange • NYSE:AZN • US0463531089

187.45 USD
+3.13 (+1.7%)
At close: Feb 4, 2026
187.45 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 2/4/2026, 8:04:35 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

Overall AZN gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated AZN against 191 industry peers in the Pharmaceuticals industry. AZN scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. AZN has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively. AZN also has an excellent dividend rating.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year AZN was profitable.
  • AZN had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • In the past 5 years AZN has always been profitable.
  • In the past 5 years AZN always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
AZN Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFAZN Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

1.2 Ratios

  • AZN's Return On Assets of 8.21% is amongst the best of the industry. AZN outperforms 89.53% of its industry peers.
  • AZN's Return On Equity of 20.48% is amongst the best of the industry. AZN outperforms 90.58% of its industry peers.
  • 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 12.83%.
  • 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 RankSector 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%
AZN Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICAZN Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20

1.3 Margins

  • AZN has a Profit Margin of 16.17%. This is amongst the best in the industry. AZN outperforms 88.48% of its industry peers.
  • AZN's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • AZN's Operating Margin of 24.34% is amongst the best of the industry. AZN outperforms 91.10% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of AZN has grown nicely.
  • AZN has a Gross Margin of 81.90%. This is amongst the best in the industry. AZN outperforms 85.34% of its industry peers.
  • AZN's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
AZN Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsAZN Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60 80

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • AZN has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
  • AZN has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, AZN has more shares outstanding
  • The debt/assets ratio for AZN is higher compared to a year ago.
AZN Yearly Shares OutstandingAZN Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B
AZN Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsAZN Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20B 40B 60B 80B 100B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 6.08 indicates that AZN is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • AZN has a better Altman-Z score (6.08) than 78.01% of its industry peers.
  • 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's Debt to FCF ratio of 3.41 is amongst the best of 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.
  • AZN's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.61 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. AZN is outperformed by 68.06% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.61
Debt/FCF 3.41
Altman-Z 6.08
ROIC/WACC1.59
WACC9.06%
AZN Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFAZN Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B 40B

2.3 Liquidity

  • AZN has a Current Ratio of 0.88. This is a bad value and indicates that AZN is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • With a Current ratio value of 0.88, AZN is not doing good in the industry: 87.43% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.69 indicates that AZN may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • AZN has a Quick ratio of 0.69. This is amonst the worse of the industry: AZN underperforms 85.86% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.88
Quick Ratio 0.69
AZN Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesAZN Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • AZN shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 20.61%, which is quite impressive.
  • AZN shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 18.59% yearly.
  • AZN shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 13.52%.
  • Measured over the past years, AZN shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 17.27% on average per year.
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.
  • When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
AZN Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesAZN Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 20B 40B 60B 80B
AZN Yearly EPS VS EstimatesAZN Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 2 4 6 8

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • With a Price/Earnings ratio of 40.75, AZN can be considered very expensive at the moment.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, AZN is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 77.49% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 28.25. AZN is valued slightly more expensive when compared to this.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 35.25 indicates a quite expensive valuation of AZN.
  • 72.25% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than AZN, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 27.50. AZN is valued slightly more expensive when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 40.75
Fwd PE 35.25
AZN Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsAZN Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

  • 80.10% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than AZN, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of AZN indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: AZN is cheaper than 76.96% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 60.75
EV/EBITDA 29.16
AZN Per share dataAZN EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 10 15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates AZN does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
  • The excellent profitability rating of AZN 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)2.81
PEG (5Y)2.19
EPS Next 2Y13.43%
EPS Next 3Y12.85%

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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 1.82, AZN has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.82%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of AZN has a limited annual growth rate of 1.40%.
  • AZN has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
  • AZN has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.4%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years11
AZN Yearly Dividends per shareAZN Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5

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%
AZN Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendAZN Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B
AZN Dividend Payout.AZN Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.AZN Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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ASTRAZENECA PLC-SPONS ADR

NYSE:AZN (2/4/2026, 8:04:35 PM)

After market: 187.45 0 (0%)

187.45

+3.13 (+1.7%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupPharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
GICS IndustryPharmaceuticals
Earnings (Last)11-06
Earnings (Next)02-10
Inst Owners49.17%
Inst Owner Change0.27%
Ins Owners0.02%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap581.20B
Revenue(TTM)58.13B
Net Income(TTM)9.40B
Analysts82.42
Price Target97.79 (-47.83%)
Short Float %0.41%
Short Ratio1.8
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.82%
Yearly Dividend2.99
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.4%
DP52.89%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years11
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-0.14%
Min EPS beat(2)-1.74%
Max EPS beat(2)1.47%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)2.1%
Min EPS beat(4)-1.74%
Max EPS beat(4)9.32%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)0.88%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)2.53%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)3.75%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.25%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.26%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.24%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.45%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.99%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.7%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.07%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.52%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.18%
PT rev (1m)0.46%
PT rev (3m)6.81%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.26%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.48%
EPS NY rev (1m)2.29%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.81%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.18%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.18%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.52%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 40.75
Fwd PE 35.25
P/S 10
P/FCF 60.75
P/OCF 38.39
P/B 12.67
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 29.16
EPS(TTM)4.6
EY2.45%
EPS(NY)5.32
Fwd EY2.84%
FCF(TTM)3.09
FCFY1.65%
OCF(TTM)4.88
OCFY2.6%
SpS18.75
BVpS14.8
TBVpS-4.36
PEG (NY)2.81
PEG (5Y)2.19
Graham Number39.14
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 8.21%
ROE 20.48%
ROCE 17.6%
ROIC 14.42%
ROICexc 16.02%
ROICexgc 81.56%
OM 24.34%
PM (TTM) 16.17%
GM 81.9%
FCFM 16.46%
ROA(3y)5.35%
ROA(5y)4.19%
ROE(3y)13.78%
ROE(5y)12.42%
ROIC(3y)11.62%
ROIC(5y)9.52%
ROICexc(3y)12.66%
ROICexc(5y)10.55%
ROICexgc(3y)112.76%
ROICexgc(5y)85.06%
ROCE(3y)13.95%
ROCE(5y)11.45%
ROICexgc growth 3Y43.28%
ROICexgc growth 5Y4.77%
ROICexc growth 3Y41%
ROICexc growth 5Y11.99%
OM growth 3Y21.43%
OM growth 5Y8.6%
PM growth 3Y251.6%
PM growth 5Y18.9%
GM growth 3Y3.31%
GM growth 5Y0.47%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.51
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.61
Debt/FCF 3.41
Debt/EBITDA 1.34
Cap/Depr 84.97%
Cap/Sales 9.59%
Interest Coverage 10.83
Cash Conversion 73.11%
Profit Quality 101.79%
Current Ratio 0.88
Quick Ratio 0.69
Altman-Z 6.08
F-Score7
WACC9.06%
ROIC/WACC1.59
Cap/Depr(3y)61.87%
Cap/Depr(5y)60.41%
Cap/Sales(3y)7.51%
Cap/Sales(5y)7.64%
Profit Quality(3y)144.6%
Profit Quality(5y)772.45%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)20.61%
EPS 3Y15.85%
EPS 5Y18.59%
EPS Q2Q%14.42%
EPS Next Y14.52%
EPS Next 2Y13.43%
EPS Next 3Y12.85%
EPS Next 5Y12.37%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)13.52%
Revenue growth 3Y13.06%
Revenue growth 5Y17.27%
Sales Q2Q%11.99%
Revenue Next Year10.2%
Revenue Next 2Y8.11%
Revenue Next 3Y7.34%
Revenue Next 5Y7.2%
EBIT growth 1Y26.07%
EBIT growth 3Y37.28%
EBIT growth 5Y27.35%
EBIT Next Year32.31%
EBIT Next 3Y16.96%
EBIT Next 5Y13.82%
FCF growth 1Y37.12%
FCF growth 3Y24.58%
FCF growth 5Y70.22%
OCF growth 1Y46.1%
OCF growth 3Y25.76%
OCF growth 5Y31.92%

ASTRAZENECA PLC-SPONS ADR / AZN FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for ASTRAZENECA PLC-SPONS ADR?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to AZN.


What is the valuation status for AZN stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to ASTRAZENECA PLC-SPONS ADR (AZN). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


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 40.75 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 12.67.


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.