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ELANCO ANIMAL HEALTH INC (ELAN) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:ELAN - US28414H1032 - Common Stock

22.25 USD
+1.01 (+4.76%)
Last: 11/21/2025, 8:25:02 PM
22.11 USD
-0.14 (-0.63%)
After Hours: 11/21/2025, 8:25:02 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

ELAN gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 192 industry peers in the Pharmaceuticals industry. There are concerns on the financial health of ELAN while its profitability can be described as average. ELAN has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

ELAN had positive earnings in the past year.
ELAN had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years ELAN reported 4 times negative net income.
ELAN had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
ELAN Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFELAN Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M -500M -1B

1.2 Ratios

ELAN has a better Return On Assets (0.27%) than 79.17% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 0.53%, ELAN belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 80.73% of the companies in the same industry.
ELAN has a Return On Invested Capital of 1.38%. This is in the better half of the industry: ELAN outperforms 77.60% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for ELAN is significantly below the industry average of 13.48%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.27%
ROE 0.53%
ROIC 1.38%
ROA(3y)-2.13%
ROA(5y)-2.51%
ROE(3y)-5.1%
ROE(5y)-5.7%
ROIC(3y)1.73%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ELAN Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICELAN Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 -5 -10 -15

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of ELAN (0.78%) is better than 79.17% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ELAN has grown nicely.
The Operating Margin of ELAN (5.25%) is better than 78.65% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ELAN has declined.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 54.96%, ELAN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 65.10% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of ELAN has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 5.25%
PM (TTM) 0.78%
GM 54.96%
OM growth 3Y-3.95%
OM growth 5Y-14.04%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y28.06%
GM growth 3Y-0.22%
GM growth 5Y1.04%
ELAN Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsELAN Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so ELAN is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for ELAN has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
ELAN has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
ELAN has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
ELAN Yearly Shares OutstandingELAN Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M
ELAN Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsELAN Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B

2.2 Solvency

ELAN has an Altman-Z score of 1.36. This is a bad value and indicates that ELAN is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
ELAN's Altman-Z score of 1.36 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. ELAN outperforms 58.33% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of ELAN is 11.12, which is on the high side as it means it would take ELAN, 11.12 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
ELAN's Debt to FCF ratio of 11.12 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ELAN outperforms 77.60% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.59 indicates that ELAN is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
ELAN has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.59. This is in the lower half of the industry: ELAN underperforms 65.63% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.59
Debt/FCF 11.12
Altman-Z 1.36
ROIC/WACC0.17
WACC8.11%
ELAN Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFELAN Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B 4B 6B 8B

2.3 Liquidity

ELAN has a Current Ratio of 2.40. This indicates that ELAN is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of ELAN (2.40) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
ELAN has a Quick Ratio of 1.23. This is a normal value and indicates that ELAN is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
ELAN has a Quick ratio of 1.23. This is in the lower half of the industry: ELAN underperforms 71.88% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.4
Quick Ratio 1.23
ELAN Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesELAN Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 12.94% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -3.01% on average over the past years.
ELAN shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 3.08%.
Measured over the past years, ELAN shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 7.65% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)12.94%
EPS 3Y-4.66%
EPS 5Y-3.01%
EPS Q2Q%46.15%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.08%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.33%
Revenue growth 5Y7.65%
Sales Q2Q%10.39%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 9.53% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
ELAN is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.26% yearly.
EPS Next Y1.26%
EPS Next 2Y6.06%
EPS Next 3Y8.62%
EPS Next 5Y9.53%
Revenue Next Year4.03%
Revenue Next 2Y4.5%
Revenue Next 3Y4.49%
Revenue Next 5Y4.26%

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.
ELAN Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesELAN Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B
ELAN Yearly EPS VS EstimatesELAN Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 0.5 1

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 23.18 indicates a rather expensive valuation of ELAN.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, ELAN is valued a bit cheaper than 78.65% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.45. ELAN is around the same levels.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.74 indicates a rather expensive valuation of ELAN.
75.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ELAN, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of ELAN to the average of the S&P500 Index (34.46), we can say ELAN is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 23.18
Fwd PE 21.74
ELAN Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsELAN Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

80.21% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ELAN, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
ELAN's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. ELAN is cheaper than 79.69% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 30.54
EV/EBITDA 16
ELAN Per share dataELAN EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)18.34
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y6.06%
EPS Next 3Y8.62%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for ELAN!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

ELANCO ANIMAL HEALTH INC

NYSE:ELAN (11/21/2025, 8:25:02 PM)

After market: 22.11 -0.14 (-0.63%)

22.25

+1.01 (+4.76%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupPharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
GICS IndustryPharmaceuticals
Earnings (Last)11-05 2025-11-05/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-23 2026-02-23/amc
Inst Owners109.76%
Inst Owner Change5.96%
Ins Owners0.95%
Ins Owner Change2.26%
Market Cap11.05B
Revenue(TTM)4.59B
Net Income(TTM)36.00M
Analysts81.9
Price Target24.48 (10.02%)
Short Float %4.49%
Short Ratio4.02
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)36.7%
Min EPS beat(2)30.48%
Max EPS beat(2)42.93%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)20.43%
Min EPS beat(4)-8.7%
Max EPS beat(4)42.93%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)14.04%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)44.02%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)38.17%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.27%
Min Revenue beat(2)2.06%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.48%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.91%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.97%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.48%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.5%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.62%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.02%
PT rev (1m)25%
PT rev (3m)28.34%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-15.78%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-12.44%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.72%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.27%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.36%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.11%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 23.18
Fwd PE 21.74
P/S 2.41
P/FCF 30.54
P/OCF 17.57
P/B 1.64
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 16
EPS(TTM)0.96
EY4.31%
EPS(NY)1.02
Fwd EY4.6%
FCF(TTM)0.73
FCFY3.27%
OCF(TTM)1.27
OCFY5.69%
SpS9.24
BVpS13.58
TBVpS-3.24
PEG (NY)18.34
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number17.13
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.27%
ROE 0.53%
ROCE 1.99%
ROIC 1.38%
ROICexc 1.44%
ROICexgc 5.17%
OM 5.25%
PM (TTM) 0.78%
GM 54.96%
FCFM 7.88%
ROA(3y)-2.13%
ROA(5y)-2.51%
ROE(3y)-5.1%
ROE(5y)-5.7%
ROIC(3y)1.73%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)1.78%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)7.88%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)2.5%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3Y-9.66%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-10.16%
ROICexc growth 3Y2.68%
ROICexc growth 5Y-13.27%
OM growth 3Y-3.95%
OM growth 5Y-14.04%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y28.06%
GM growth 3Y-0.22%
GM growth 5Y1.04%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.34
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.59
Debt/FCF 11.12
Debt/EBITDA 4.35
Cap/Depr 39.85%
Cap/Sales 5.82%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 69.05%
Profit Quality 1005.56%
Current Ratio 2.4
Quick Ratio 1.23
Altman-Z 1.36
F-Score6
WACC8.11%
ROIC/WACC0.17
Cap/Depr(3y)24.5%
Cap/Depr(5y)32.23%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.76%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.98%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)12.94%
EPS 3Y-4.66%
EPS 5Y-3.01%
EPS Q2Q%46.15%
EPS Next Y1.26%
EPS Next 2Y6.06%
EPS Next 3Y8.62%
EPS Next 5Y9.53%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.08%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.33%
Revenue growth 5Y7.65%
Sales Q2Q%10.39%
Revenue Next Year4.03%
Revenue Next 2Y4.5%
Revenue Next 3Y4.49%
Revenue Next 5Y4.26%
EBIT growth 1Y-4.74%
EBIT growth 3Y-6.19%
EBIT growth 5Y-7.47%
EBIT Next Year16.94%
EBIT Next 3Y11.82%
EBIT Next 5Y10.06%
FCF growth 1Y656.92%
FCF growth 3Y9.94%
FCF growth 5Y70.08%
OCF growth 1Y395.28%
OCF growth 3Y3.85%
OCF growth 5Y19.28%

ELANCO ANIMAL HEALTH INC / ELAN FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of ELANCO ANIMAL HEALTH INC (ELAN) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to ELAN.


What is the valuation status for ELAN stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to ELANCO ANIMAL HEALTH INC (ELAN). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of ELAN stock?

ELANCO ANIMAL HEALTH INC (ELAN) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


What is the financial health of ELANCO ANIMAL HEALTH INC (ELAN) stock?

The financial health rating of ELANCO ANIMAL HEALTH INC (ELAN) is 3 / 10.


What is the earnings growth outlook for ELANCO ANIMAL HEALTH INC?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of ELANCO ANIMAL HEALTH INC (ELAN) is expected to grow by 1.26% in the next year.