CORTEVA INC (CTVA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:CTVA - US22052L1044 - Common Stock
64.38 USD
-0.12 (-0.19%)
Overall CTVA gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated CTVA against 82 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. CTVA gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. CTVA has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate. These ratings would make CTVA suitable for quality investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
CTVA had positive earnings in the past year.
CTVA had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
CTVA had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
CTVA had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
With a decent Return On Assets value of 3.80%, CTVA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 70.73% of the companies in the same industry.
CTVA's Return On Equity of 6.36% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CTVA outperforms 67.07% of its industry peers.
CTVA has a better Return On Invested Capital (5.99%) than 67.07% of its industry peers.
CTVA had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 4.97%. This is in line with the industry average of 6.13%.
The 3 year average ROIC (4.97%) for CTVA is below the current ROIC(5.99%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.8% | ||
| ROE | 6.36% | ||
| ROIC | 5.99% |
ROA(3y)2.21%
ROA(5y)2.47%
ROE(3y)3.76%
ROE(5y)4.19%
ROIC(3y)4.97%
ROIC(5y)3.98%
1.3 Margins
CTVA has a Profit Margin of 9.19%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CTVA outperforms 85.37% of its industry peers.
CTVA's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 14.96%, CTVA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.05% of the companies in the same industry.
CTVA's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
CTVA's Gross Margin of 46.11% is amongst the best of the industry. CTVA outperforms 91.46% of its industry peers.
CTVA's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 14.96% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 9.19% | ||
| GM | 46.11% |
OM growth 3Y13.79%
OM growth 5Y24.06%
PM growth 3Y-21.84%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y2.02%
GM growth 5Y2.77%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
CTVA has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
CTVA has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for CTVA has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, CTVA has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.36 indicates that CTVA is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
CTVA has a Altman-Z score of 2.36. This is in the better half of the industry: CTVA outperforms 75.61% of its industry peers.
CTVA has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.65. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.65 years to pay back of all of its debts.
CTVA's Debt to FCF ratio of 1.65 is amongst the best of the industry. CTVA outperforms 92.68% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.14 indicates that CTVA is not too dependend on debt financing.
CTVA has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.14) than 86.59% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.14 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.65 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.36 |
ROIC/WACC0.69
WACC8.67%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.58 indicates that CTVA should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
CTVA has a worse Current ratio (1.58) than 67.07% of its industry peers.
CTVA has a Quick Ratio of 1.07. This is a normal value and indicates that CTVA is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 1.07, CTVA is not doing good in the industry: 63.41% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
CTVA does not score too well on the current and quick ratio evaluation. However, as it has excellent solvency and profitability, these ratios do not necessarly indicate liquidity issues and need to be evaluated against the specifics of the business.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.58 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.07 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
CTVA shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 43.70%, which is quite impressive.
Measured over the past 5 years, CTVA shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 6.18% on average per year.
CTVA shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 5.00%.
Measured over the past years, CTVA shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 4.08% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)43.7%
EPS 3Y6.18%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%53.06%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5%
Revenue growth 3Y2.6%
Revenue growth 5Y4.08%
Sales Q2Q%12.55%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 11.25% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
CTVA is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.90% yearly.
EPS Next Y25.02%
EPS Next 2Y19.67%
EPS Next 3Y17.37%
EPS Next 5Y11.25%
Revenue Next Year3.84%
Revenue Next 2Y3.64%
Revenue Next 3Y3.4%
Revenue Next 5Y2.9%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last 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. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 18.82, the valuation of CTVA can be described as rather expensive.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as CTVA.
CTVA's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 25.46.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.63 indicates a rather expensive valuation of CTVA.
CTVA's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
CTVA's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 35.39.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.82 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.63 |
4.2 Price Multiples
CTVA's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CTVA is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 73.17% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 16.47 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.47 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
CTVA has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
CTVA's earnings are expected to grow with 17.37% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.75
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y19.67%
EPS Next 3Y17.37%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CTVA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.09%.
CTVA's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 4.00.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.44, CTVA's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.09% |
5.2 History
The dividend of CTVA is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 30.66%!
CTVA has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
As CTVA did not decrease their dividend in the past 5 years, we can say the dividend looks stable.
Dividend Growth(5Y)30.66%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
5.3 Sustainability
CTVA pays out 29.41% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of CTVA is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP29.41%
EPS Next 2Y19.67%
EPS Next 3Y17.37%
NYSE:CTVA (11/19/2025, 2:58:19 PM)
64.38
-0.12 (-0.19%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners86.31%
Inst Owner Change-1.8%
Ins Owners0.07%
Ins Owner Change-0.81%
Market Cap43.72B
Revenue(TTM)17.47B
Net Income(TTM)1.60B
Analysts80
Price Target79.92 (24.14%)
Short Float %1.61%
Short Ratio2.24
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.09% |
Yearly Dividend0.66
Dividend Growth(5Y)30.66%
DP29.41%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)35.88%
Min EPS beat(2)14.15%
Max EPS beat(2)57.61%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)24.51%
Min EPS beat(4)0.21%
Max EPS beat(4)57.61%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)24.59%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)35.59%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)30.82%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.38%
Min Revenue beat(2)1%
Max Revenue beat(2)3.77%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.66%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.68%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.77%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.19%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.16%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.07%
PT rev (1m)-3.67%
PT rev (3m)-0.77%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-20.51%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-30.39%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.34%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.68%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.5%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.73%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.04%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.65%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.82 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.63 | ||
| P/S | 2.5 | ||
| P/FCF | 16.47 | ||
| P/OCF | 13.65 | ||
| P/B | 1.73 | ||
| P/tB | 6.96 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.47 |
EPS(TTM)3.42
EY5.31%
EPS(NY)3.65
Fwd EY5.67%
FCF(TTM)3.91
FCFY6.07%
OCF(TTM)4.72
OCFY7.33%
SpS25.72
BVpS37.14
TBVpS9.25
PEG (NY)0.75
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number53.46
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.8% | ||
| ROE | 6.36% | ||
| ROCE | 8.22% | ||
| ROIC | 5.99% | ||
| ROICexc | 6.49% | ||
| ROICexgc | 16.71% | ||
| OM | 14.96% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 9.19% | ||
| GM | 46.11% | ||
| FCFM | 15.19% |
ROA(3y)2.21%
ROA(5y)2.47%
ROE(3y)3.76%
ROE(5y)4.19%
ROIC(3y)4.97%
ROIC(5y)3.98%
ROICexc(3y)5.51%
ROICexc(5y)4.45%
ROICexgc(3y)17.68%
ROICexgc(5y)14.5%
ROCE(3y)6.47%
ROCE(5y)5.18%
ROICexgc growth 3Y17.34%
ROICexgc growth 5Y37%
ROICexc growth 3Y18.15%
ROICexc growth 5Y33.64%
OM growth 3Y13.79%
OM growth 5Y24.06%
PM growth 3Y-21.84%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y2.02%
GM growth 5Y2.77%
F-Score9
Asset Turnover0.41
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.14 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.65 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.91 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 45.87% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.15% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 84.05% | ||
| Profit Quality | 165.36% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.58 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.07 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.36 |
F-Score9
WACC8.67%
ROIC/WACC0.69
Cap/Depr(3y)49.09%
Cap/Depr(5y)46.74%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.48%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.49%
Profit Quality(3y)117.89%
Profit Quality(5y)141.89%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)43.7%
EPS 3Y6.18%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%53.06%
EPS Next Y25.02%
EPS Next 2Y19.67%
EPS Next 3Y17.37%
EPS Next 5Y11.25%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5%
Revenue growth 3Y2.6%
Revenue growth 5Y4.08%
Sales Q2Q%12.55%
Revenue Next Year3.84%
Revenue Next 2Y3.64%
Revenue Next 3Y3.4%
Revenue Next 5Y2.9%
EBIT growth 1Y33.86%
EBIT growth 3Y16.75%
EBIT growth 5Y29.12%
EBIT Next Year56.21%
EBIT Next 3Y21.78%
EBIT Next 5Y14.12%
FCF growth 1Y1955.94%
FCF growth 3Y-10.43%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y673.91%
OCF growth 3Y-7.69%
OCF growth 5Y14.92%
CORTEVA INC / CTVA FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to CTVA.
What is the valuation status of CORTEVA INC (CTVA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to CORTEVA INC (CTVA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for CORTEVA INC?
CORTEVA INC (CTVA) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
What is the financial health of CORTEVA INC (CTVA) stock?
The financial health rating of CORTEVA INC (CTVA) is 7 / 10.
How sustainable is the dividend of CORTEVA INC (CTVA) stock?
The dividend rating of CORTEVA INC (CTVA) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 29.41%.