CORTEVA INC (CTVA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:CTVA - US22052L1044 - Common Stock
71.56 USD
+0.08 (+0.11%)
71.56 USD
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Overall CTVA gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated CTVA against 82 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. CTVA has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. CTVA has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate. These ratings could make CTVA a good candidate for quality investing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- CTVA had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year CTVA had a positive cash flow from operations.
- CTVA had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- Each year in the past 5 years CTVA had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- CTVA's Return On Assets of 3.80% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CTVA outperforms 71.95% of its industry peers.
- CTVA has a better Return On Equity (6.36%) than 68.29% of its industry peers.
- CTVA has a Return On Invested Capital of 5.99%. This is in the better half of the industry: CTVA outperforms 68.29% 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 6.11%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (5.99%) for CTVA is above the 3 year average (4.97%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| 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
- The Profit Margin of CTVA (9.19%) is better than 84.15% 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 76.83% of the companies in the same industry.
- CTVA's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 46.11%, CTVA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.24% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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.
- The number of shares outstanding for CTVA has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- CTVA has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for CTVA is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 2.52 indicates that CTVA is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- With a decent Altman-Z score value of 2.52, CTVA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 70.73% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of CTVA is 1.65, which is an excellent value as it means it would take CTVA, only 1.65 years of fcf income to pay off 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's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.14 is amongst the best of the industry. CTVA outperforms 85.37% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.14 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.65 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.52 |
ROIC/WACC0.39
WACC15.42%
2.3 Liquidity
- CTVA has a Current Ratio of 1.58. This is a normal value and indicates that CTVA is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- CTVA has a Current ratio of 1.58. This is in the lower half of the industry: CTVA underperforms 65.85% 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.
- CTVA has a Quick ratio (1.07) which is in line with its industry peers.
- The current and quick ratio evaluation for CTVA is rather negative, while it does have 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
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 43.70% over the past year.
- CTVA shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 6.18% yearly.
- CTVA shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 5.00%.
- CTVA shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 4.08% yearly.
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
- CTVA is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 12.87% yearly.
- CTVA is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.98% yearly.
EPS Next Y32.74%
EPS Next 2Y20.88%
EPS Next 3Y18.01%
EPS Next 5Y12.87%
Revenue Next Year4.54%
Revenue Next 2Y4.02%
Revenue Next 3Y3.73%
Revenue Next 5Y2.98%
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
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 20.92, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of CTVA.
- CTVA's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CTVA to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.32), we can say CTVA is valued slightly cheaper.
- CTVA is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.20.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CTVA is on the same level as its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.32, CTVA is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.92 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.2 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as CTVA.
- CTVA's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CTVA is cheaper than 74.39% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 18.22 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.65 |
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.
- The excellent profitability rating of CTVA may justify a higher PE ratio.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as CTVA's earnings are expected to grow with 18.01% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.64
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y20.88%
EPS Next 3Y18.01%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- CTVA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.02%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.29, CTVA has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.83, CTVA's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.02% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of CTVA grows each year by 30.66%, which is quite nice.
- CTVA has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
- CTVA has not decreased its dividend in the past 5 years, so it has a somewhat stable track record.
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.
- CTVA's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP29.41%
EPS Next 2Y20.88%
EPS Next 3Y18.01%
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)11-04 2025-11-04/amc
Earnings (Next)02-03 2026-02-03/amc
Inst Owners87.17%
Inst Owner Change-0.38%
Ins Owners0.07%
Ins Owner Change-0.69%
Market Cap48.36B
Revenue(TTM)17.47B
Net Income(TTM)1.60B
Analysts80
Price Target79.58 (11.21%)
Short Float %1.86%
Short Ratio3.43
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.02% |
Yearly Dividend0.66
Dividend Growth(5Y)30.66%
DP29.41%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
Ex-DateN/A
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)0.74%
PT rev (3m)-4.08%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-30.61%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.24%
EPS NY rev (3m)5.81%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.05%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.1%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.63%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.92 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.2 | ||
| P/S | 2.77 | ||
| P/FCF | 18.22 | ||
| P/OCF | 15.09 | ||
| P/B | 1.92 | ||
| P/tB | 7.7 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.65 |
EPS(TTM)3.42
EY4.78%
EPS(NY)3.73
Fwd EY5.21%
FCF(TTM)3.93
FCFY5.49%
OCF(TTM)4.74
OCFY6.63%
SpS25.85
BVpS37.32
TBVpS9.29
PEG (NY)0.64
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number53.59
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 | 2.52 |
F-Score9
WACC15.42%
ROIC/WACC0.39
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 Y32.74%
EPS Next 2Y20.88%
EPS Next 3Y18.01%
EPS Next 5Y12.87%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5%
Revenue growth 3Y2.6%
Revenue growth 5Y4.08%
Sales Q2Q%12.55%
Revenue Next Year4.54%
Revenue Next 2Y4.02%
Revenue Next 3Y3.73%
Revenue Next 5Y2.98%
EBIT growth 1Y33.86%
EBIT growth 3Y16.75%
EBIT growth 5Y29.12%
EBIT Next Year58.33%
EBIT Next 3Y21.78%
EBIT Next 5Y13.88%
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
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of CORTEVA INC (CTVA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to CTVA.
What is the valuation status for CTVA stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to CORTEVA INC (CTVA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is CORTEVA INC (CTVA) stock?
CORTEVA INC (CTVA) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for CTVA stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CORTEVA INC (CTVA) is 20.92 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.92.
How financially healthy is CORTEVA INC?
The financial health rating of CORTEVA INC (CTVA) is 7 / 10.