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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. AZN scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. AZN is valued quite cheap, while showing a decent growth score. This is a good combination! Finally AZN also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- AZN had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year AZN had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Each year in the past 5 years AZN has been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years AZN had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 8.21%, AZN belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 89.53% of the companies in the same industry.
- AZN has a Return On Equity of 20.48%. This is amongst the best in the industry. AZN outperforms 90.58% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of AZN (14.42%) is better than 94.24% of its industry peers.
- AZN had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 11.62%. This 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.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of AZN has grown nicely.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 24.34%, AZN belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.10% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of AZN has grown nicely.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 81.90%, AZN belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.34% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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
- 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.
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.
- AZN has a Altman-Z score of 3.52. This is in the better half of the industry: AZN outperforms 68.06% of its industry peers.
- AZN has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.41. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as AZN would need 3.41 years to pay back of 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.
- AZN has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.61. This is in the lower half of the industry: AZN underperforms 68.06% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.61 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.41 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.52 |
ROIC/WACC1.64
WACC8.81%
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.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.88, AZN is doing worse than 87.43% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.69 indicates that AZN may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- AZN's Quick ratio of 0.69 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. AZN is outperformed by 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.
- Measured over the past years, AZN shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 18.59% on average per year.
- 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.
- Based on estimates for the next years, AZN will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 7.20% on average per year.
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
- The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in 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.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of AZN to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.32), we can say AZN is valued slightly cheaper.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.44, AZN is valued on the expensive side.
- AZN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. AZN is cheaper than 80.10% of the companies in the same industry.
- AZN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 25.57.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.17 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.44 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- AZN's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. AZN is cheaper than 82.72% of the companies 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
- The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- The excellent profitability rating of AZN may justify a higher PE ratio.
- AZN's earnings are expected to grow with 12.85% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
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.
- AZN's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.83.
| 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 paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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.
- The dividend of AZN is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is 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 6 / 10 to AZN.
What is the valuation status for AZN stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 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 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.