CORTEVA INC (CTVA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:CTVA - US22052L1044 - Common Stock
65.54 USD
+1.16 (+1.8%)
65.36 USD
-0.18 (-0.27%)
Taking everything into account, CTVA scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CTVA was compared to 81 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. CTVA scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. 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
In the past year CTVA was profitable.
In the past year CTVA had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years CTVA has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years CTVA always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of CTVA (3.80%) is better than 71.60% of its industry peers.
CTVA has a better Return On Equity (6.36%) than 69.14% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 5.99%, CTVA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 67.90% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CTVA is in line with the industry average of 6.08%.
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
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 9.19%, CTVA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.95% of the companies in the same industry.
CTVA's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 14.96%, CTVA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.78% of the companies in the same industry.
CTVA's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
CTVA has a better Gross Margin (46.11%) than 91.36% 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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), CTVA is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, CTVA has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, CTVA has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for CTVA is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
CTVA has an Altman-Z score of 2.38. This is not the best score and indicates that CTVA is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of CTVA (2.38) is better than 76.54% of its industry peers.
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 92.59% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.14 indicates that CTVA is not too dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.14, CTVA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 87.65% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.14 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.65 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.38 |
ROIC/WACC0.69
WACC8.62%
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 worse Current ratio (1.58) than 67.90% 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: 61.73% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
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.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 6.18% on average over the past years.
Looking at the last year, CTVA shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 5.00% in the last year.
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 12.87% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
Based on estimates for the next years, CTVA will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.98% on average per year.
EPS Next Y25.02%
EPS Next 2Y19.67%
EPS Next 3Y17.37%
EPS Next 5Y12.87%
Revenue Next Year3.84%
Revenue Next 2Y3.64%
Revenue Next 3Y3.4%
Revenue Next 5Y2.98%
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 19.16, the valuation of CTVA can be described as rather expensive.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as CTVA.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CTVA to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.47), we can say CTVA is valued slightly cheaper.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.95, the valuation of CTVA can be described as rather expensive.
CTVA's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
CTVA is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 34.42, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.16 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.95 |
4.2 Price Multiples
CTVA's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
72.84% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CTVA, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 16.69 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.6 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
CTVA's 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.
CTVA's earnings are expected to grow with 17.37% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.77
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y19.67%
EPS Next 3Y17.37%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.12%, CTVA has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.16, CTVA has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
With a Dividend Yield of 1.12, CTVA pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.41.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.12% |
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
29.41% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CTVA. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
CTVA's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP29.41%
EPS Next 2Y19.67%
EPS Next 3Y17.37%
65.54
+1.16 (+1.8%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners86.31%
Inst Owner Change-1.63%
Ins Owners0.07%
Ins Owner Change-0.69%
Market Cap44.29B
Revenue(TTM)17.47B
Net Income(TTM)1.60B
Analysts80
Price Target78.9 (20.38%)
Short Float %1.61%
Short Ratio2.24
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.12% |
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)-4.9%
PT rev (3m)-2.03%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-29.95%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-33.28%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.37%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.68%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.08%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.07%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.04%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.65%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.16 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.95 | ||
| P/S | 2.54 | ||
| P/FCF | 16.69 | ||
| P/OCF | 13.82 | ||
| P/B | 1.76 | ||
| P/tB | 7.05 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.6 |
EPS(TTM)3.42
EY5.22%
EPS(NY)3.65
Fwd EY5.57%
FCF(TTM)3.93
FCFY5.99%
OCF(TTM)4.74
OCFY7.23%
SpS25.85
BVpS37.32
TBVpS9.29
PEG (NY)0.77
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 | 2.38 |
F-Score9
WACC8.62%
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 5Y12.87%
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 5Y2.98%
EBIT growth 1Y33.86%
EBIT growth 3Y16.75%
EBIT growth 5Y29.12%
EBIT Next Year56.21%
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
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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%.