ASTRAZENECA PLC-SPONS ADR (AZN) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:AZN • US0463531089
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This AZN fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. AZN Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- AZN had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year AZN had a positive cash flow from operations.
- In the past 5 years AZN has always been profitable.
- In the past 5 years AZN always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of AZN (8.96%) is better than 90.10% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 21.01%, AZN belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- AZN has a better Return On Invested Capital (13.63%) than 92.71% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for AZN is in line with the industry average of 13.06%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (12.48%) for AZN is below the current ROIC(13.63%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.96% | ||
| ROE | 21.01% | ||
| ROIC | 13.63% |
ROA(3y)7.2%
ROA(5y)5.03%
ROE(3y)17.82%
ROE(5y)12.53%
ROIC(3y)12.48%
ROIC(5y)10.5%
1.3 Margins
- AZN has a better Profit Margin (17.41%) than 90.10% of its industry peers.
- AZN's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- AZN's Operating Margin of 23.86% is amongst the best of the industry. AZN outperforms 90.63% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of AZN has grown nicely.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 81.31%, AZN belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.42% 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 | 23.86% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 17.41% | ||
| GM | 81.31% |
OM growth 3Y6.24%
OM growth 5Y7.63%
PM growth 3Y32.91%
PM growth 5Y7.71%
GM growth 3Y0.34%
GM growth 5Y0.28%
2. AZN Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), AZN is creating some value.
- The number of shares outstanding for AZN remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, AZN has more shares outstanding
- AZN has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 3.98 indicates that AZN is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- With a decent Altman-Z score value of 3.98, AZN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 71.88% of the companies in the same industry.
- AZN has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.42. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as AZN would need 3.42 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- AZN has a better Debt to FCF ratio (3.42) than 89.58% of its industry peers.
- AZN has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.55. This is a neutral value indicating AZN is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- AZN has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.55. This is in the lower half of the industry: AZN underperforms 64.06% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.55 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.42 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.98 |
ROIC/WACC1.54
WACC8.83%
2.3 Liquidity
- AZN has a Current Ratio of 0.94. This is a bad value and indicates that AZN is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- AZN has a Current ratio of 0.94. This is amonst the worse of the industry: AZN underperforms 85.94% of its industry peers.
- AZN has a Quick Ratio of 0.94. This is a bad value and indicates that AZN is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- AZN has a worse Quick ratio (0.72) than 84.38% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.94 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.72 |
3. AZN Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- AZN shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 11.57%, which is quite good.
- Measured over the past years, AZN shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 17.91% on average per year.
- AZN shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 8.63%.
- AZN shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 17.15% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)11.57%
EPS 3Y11.21%
EPS 5Y17.91%
EPS Q2Q%1.44%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.63%
Revenue growth 3Y9.82%
Revenue growth 5Y17.15%
Sales Q2Q%4.11%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, AZN will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 11.35% on average per year.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 6.31% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y15.5%
EPS Next 2Y13.99%
EPS Next 3Y12.58%
EPS Next 5Y11.35%
Revenue Next Year7.34%
Revenue Next 2Y6.89%
Revenue Next 3Y6.56%
Revenue Next 5Y6.31%
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.
- 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.
4. AZN Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 22.11, the valuation of AZN can be described as rather expensive.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of AZN indicates a rather cheap valuation: AZN is cheaper than 81.77% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- AZN's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 26.78.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 19.13, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of AZN.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, AZN is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 79.17% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.54, AZN is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.11 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.13 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, AZN is valued cheaper than 80.73% of the companies in the same industry.
- 80.21% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than AZN, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 36.5 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.27 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The 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.
- AZN's earnings are expected to grow with 12.58% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.43
PEG (5Y)1.23
EPS Next 2Y13.99%
EPS Next 3Y12.58%
5. AZN Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- AZN has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.71%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- AZN's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.64. AZN pays more dividend than 91.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, AZN has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.71% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of AZN has a limited annual growth rate of 3.33%.
- 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)3.33%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years12
5.3 Sustainability
- 48.62% 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.
DP48.62%
EPS Next 2Y13.99%
EPS Next 3Y12.58%
AZN Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
204.03
-0.96 (-0.47%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupPharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
GICS IndustryPharmaceuticals
Earnings (Last)02-10 2026-02-10/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-29 2026-04-29
Inst Owners37.6%
Inst Owner Change-0.01%
Ins Owners0.03%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap316.41B
Revenue(TTM)58.74B
Net Income(TTM)10.22B
Analysts81.67
Price Target208.03 (1.96%)
Short Float %0.13%
Short Ratio0.48
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.71% |
Yearly Dividend3.21
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.33%
DP48.62%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years12
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-0.02%
Min EPS beat(2)-1.5%
Max EPS beat(2)1.47%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)0.45%
Min EPS beat(4)-7.49%
Max EPS beat(4)9.32%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)0.6%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)1.6%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)2.81%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.57%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.88%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.26%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.05%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.08%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.26%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.6%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.9%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.82%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)113.69%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.33%
EPS NQ rev (3m)94.69%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.03%
EPS NY rev (3m)103.66%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.23%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.63%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.2%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.46%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.11 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.13 | ||
| P/S | 5.39 | ||
| P/FCF | 36.5 | ||
| P/OCF | 21.71 | ||
| P/B | 6.5 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.27 |
EPS(TTM)9.23
EY4.52%
EPS(NY)10.66
Fwd EY5.23%
FCF(TTM)5.59
FCFY2.74%
OCF(TTM)9.4
OCFY4.61%
SpS37.88
BVpS31.38
TBVpS-6.72
PEG (NY)1.43
PEG (5Y)1.23
Graham Number80.73
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.96% | ||
| ROE | 21.01% | ||
| ROCE | 16.8% | ||
| ROIC | 13.63% | ||
| ROICexc | 14.63% | ||
| ROICexgc | 59.47% | ||
| OM | 23.86% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 17.41% | ||
| GM | 81.31% | ||
| FCFM | 14.76% |
ROA(3y)7.2%
ROA(5y)5.03%
ROE(3y)17.82%
ROE(5y)12.53%
ROIC(3y)12.48%
ROIC(5y)10.5%
ROICexc(3y)13.49%
ROICexc(5y)11.39%
ROICexgc(3y)81.92%
ROICexgc(5y)83.55%
ROCE(3y)15.36%
ROCE(5y)12.92%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-25.55%
ROICexgc growth 5Y0.81%
ROICexc growth 3Y9.13%
ROICexc growth 5Y9.72%
OM growth 3Y6.24%
OM growth 5Y7.63%
PM growth 3Y32.91%
PM growth 5Y7.71%
GM growth 3Y0.34%
GM growth 5Y0.28%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.51
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.55 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.42 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.36 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 103% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 10.05% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 10.65 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 73.79% | ||
| Profit Quality | 84.79% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.94 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.72 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.98 |
F-Score7
WACC8.83%
ROIC/WACC1.54
Cap/Depr(3y)80.57%
Cap/Depr(5y)64.46%
Cap/Sales(3y)8.93%
Cap/Sales(5y)7.69%
Profit Quality(3y)99.49%
Profit Quality(5y)775.68%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)11.57%
EPS 3Y11.21%
EPS 5Y17.91%
EPS Q2Q%1.44%
EPS Next Y15.5%
EPS Next 2Y13.99%
EPS Next 3Y12.58%
EPS Next 5Y11.35%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.63%
Revenue growth 3Y9.82%
Revenue growth 5Y17.15%
Sales Q2Q%4.11%
Revenue Next Year7.34%
Revenue Next 2Y6.89%
Revenue Next 3Y6.56%
Revenue Next 5Y6.31%
EBIT growth 1Y10.05%
EBIT growth 3Y16.67%
EBIT growth 5Y26.09%
EBIT Next Year25.86%
EBIT Next 3Y14.6%
EBIT Next 5Y10.4%
FCF growth 1Y19.18%
FCF growth 3Y6.21%
FCF growth 5Y31.64%
OCF growth 1Y22.88%
OCF growth 3Y14.12%
OCF growth 5Y24.88%
ASTRAZENECA PLC-SPONS ADR / AZN Fundamental Analysis 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.
What is the profitability of AZN stock?
ASTRAZENECA PLC-SPONS ADR (AZN) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.
What is the valuation of ASTRAZENECA PLC-SPONS ADR based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for ASTRAZENECA PLC-SPONS ADR (AZN) is 22.11 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 6.5.
Is the dividend of ASTRAZENECA PLC-SPONS ADR sustainable?
The dividend rating of ASTRAZENECA PLC-SPONS ADR (AZN) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 48.62%.