EATON CORP PLC (ETN) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:ETN - IE00B8KQN827 - Common Stock
324.51 USD
+3.93 (+1.23%)
324.96 USD
+0.45 (+0.14%)
Overall ETN gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. We evaluated ETN against 91 industry peers in the Electrical Equipment industry. ETN scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. ETN has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively. This makes ETN very considerable for quality investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
ETN had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year ETN had a positive cash flow from operations.
ETN had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
ETN had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
ETN has a Return On Assets of 9.66%. This is amongst the best in the industry. ETN outperforms 91.21% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of ETN (20.84%) is better than 92.31% of its industry peers.
ETN has a better Return On Invested Capital (13.15%) than 92.31% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for ETN is in line with the industry average of 9.92%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (13.15%) for ETN is above the 3 year average (10.83%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 9.66% | ||
| ROE | 20.84% | ||
| ROIC | 13.15% |
ROA(3y)8.43%
ROA(5y)7.2%
ROE(3y)17.29%
ROE(5y)14.88%
ROIC(3y)10.83%
ROIC(5y)9.09%
1.3 Margins
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 14.74%, ETN belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 89.01% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ETN has grown nicely.
ETN's Operating Margin of 18.84% is amongst the best of the industry. ETN outperforms 93.41% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ETN has grown nicely.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 38.10%, ETN belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.81% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of ETN has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 18.84% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 14.74% | ||
| GM | 38.1% |
OM growth 3Y15.21%
OM growth 5Y7.39%
PM growth 3Y11.77%
PM growth 5Y8.09%
GM growth 3Y5.78%
GM growth 5Y2.99%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
ETN has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, ETN has less shares outstanding
ETN has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for ETN has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
ETN has an Altman-Z score of 4.96. This indicates that ETN is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
ETN has a Altman-Z score of 4.96. This is in the better half of the industry: ETN outperforms 76.92% of its industry peers.
ETN has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.21. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as ETN would need 3.21 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of ETN (3.21) is better than 81.32% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.51 indicates that ETN is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
ETN has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.51) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.51 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.21 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.96 |
ROIC/WACC1.66
WACC7.91%
2.3 Liquidity
ETN has a Current Ratio of 1.28. This is a normal value and indicates that ETN is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.28, ETN is doing worse than 63.74% of the companies in the same industry.
ETN has a Quick Ratio of 1.28. This is a bad value and indicates that ETN is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.79, ETN is not doing good in the industry: 63.74% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
The current and quick ratio evaluation for ETN 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 | 1.28 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.79 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
ETN shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 9.98%, which is quite good.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 13.71% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
Looking at the last year, ETN shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 8.24% in the last year.
ETN shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 3.07% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)9.98%
EPS 3Y17.66%
EPS 5Y13.71%
EPS Q2Q%8.1%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.24%
Revenue growth 3Y8.22%
Revenue growth 5Y3.07%
Sales Q2Q%10.13%
3.2 Future
ETN is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 10.78% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, ETN will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 9.27% on average per year.
EPS Next Y12.42%
EPS Next 2Y13.03%
EPS Next 3Y13.17%
EPS Next 5Y10.78%
Revenue Next Year10.01%
Revenue Next 2Y9.82%
Revenue Next 3Y9.55%
Revenue Next 5Y9.27%
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 accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 28.05, which means the current valuation is very expensive for ETN.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of ETN indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: ETN is cheaper than 78.02% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of ETN to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.19), we can say ETN is valued inline with the index average.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.52 indicates a rather expensive valuation of ETN.
75.82% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ETN, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.92, ETN is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 28.05 | ||
| Fwd PE | 23.52 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, ETN is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 75.82% of the companies are valued more expensively.
73.63% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ETN, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 37.96 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 22.51 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates ETN does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
ETN has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as ETN's earnings are expected to grow with 13.17% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)2.26
PEG (5Y)2.05
EPS Next 2Y13.03%
EPS Next 3Y13.17%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.30%, ETN has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
ETN's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.27. ETN pays more dividend than 92.31% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.92, ETN is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.3% |
5.2 History
The dividend of ETN has a limited annual growth rate of 5.70%.
ETN has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
ETN has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.7%
Div Incr Years15
Div Non Decr Years34
5.3 Sustainability
ETN pays out 40.54% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
The dividend of ETN is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP40.54%
EPS Next 2Y13.03%
EPS Next 3Y13.17%
324.51
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryElectrical Equipment
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners85.75%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.04%
Ins Owner Change-0.1%
Market Cap126.04B
Revenue(TTM)26.63B
Net Income(TTM)3.93B
Analysts78.24
Price Target405.2 (24.87%)
Short Float %1.79%
Short Ratio2.4
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.3% |
Yearly Dividend3.79
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.7%
DP40.54%
Div Incr Years15
Div Non Decr Years34
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-0.2%
Min EPS beat(2)-0.42%
Max EPS beat(2)0.03%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-0.29%
Min EPS beat(4)-0.48%
Max EPS beat(4)0.03%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)1.09%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)1.75%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)1.39%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.78%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.25%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.69%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.78%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.45%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.92%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.73%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.18%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.42%
PT rev (1m)-1.09%
PT rev (3m)1.77%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.24%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.76%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.01%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.16%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.14%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.07%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.01%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.02%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 28.05 | ||
| Fwd PE | 23.52 | ||
| P/S | 4.73 | ||
| P/FCF | 37.96 | ||
| P/OCF | 30.73 | ||
| P/B | 6.69 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 22.51 |
EPS(TTM)11.57
EY3.57%
EPS(NY)13.8
Fwd EY4.25%
FCF(TTM)8.55
FCFY2.63%
OCF(TTM)10.56
OCFY3.25%
SpS68.57
BVpS48.51
TBVpS-5.4
PEG (NY)2.26
PEG (5Y)2.05
Graham Number112.38
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 9.66% | ||
| ROE | 20.84% | ||
| ROCE | 16.1% | ||
| ROIC | 13.15% | ||
| ROICexc | 13.39% | ||
| ROICexgc | 40.27% | ||
| OM | 18.84% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 14.74% | ||
| GM | 38.1% | ||
| FCFM | 12.47% |
ROA(3y)8.43%
ROA(5y)7.2%
ROE(3y)17.29%
ROE(5y)14.88%
ROIC(3y)10.83%
ROIC(5y)9.09%
ROICexc(3y)11.53%
ROICexc(5y)9.59%
ROICexgc(3y)38.67%
ROICexgc(5y)33.99%
ROCE(3y)12.98%
ROCE(5y)10.88%
ROICexgc growth 3Y6.49%
ROICexgc growth 5Y11.09%
ROICexc growth 3Y21.4%
ROICexc growth 5Y9.81%
OM growth 3Y15.21%
OM growth 5Y7.39%
PM growth 3Y11.77%
PM growth 5Y8.09%
GM growth 3Y5.78%
GM growth 5Y2.99%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.66
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.51 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.21 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.59 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 79.39% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.94% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 68.33% | ||
| Profit Quality | 84.54% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.28 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.79 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.96 |
F-Score8
WACC7.91%
ROIC/WACC1.66
Cap/Depr(3y)77.39%
Cap/Depr(5y)68.5%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.13%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.9%
Profit Quality(3y)86.8%
Profit Quality(5y)103.14%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)9.98%
EPS 3Y17.66%
EPS 5Y13.71%
EPS Q2Q%8.1%
EPS Next Y12.42%
EPS Next 2Y13.03%
EPS Next 3Y13.17%
EPS Next 5Y10.78%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.24%
Revenue growth 3Y8.22%
Revenue growth 5Y3.07%
Sales Q2Q%10.13%
Revenue Next Year10.01%
Revenue Next 2Y9.82%
Revenue Next 3Y9.55%
Revenue Next 5Y9.27%
EBIT growth 1Y9.02%
EBIT growth 3Y24.68%
EBIT growth 5Y10.68%
EBIT Next Year25.01%
EBIT Next 3Y16.66%
EBIT Next 5Y12.95%
FCF growth 1Y19.04%
FCF growth 3Y30.36%
FCF growth 5Y4.2%
OCF growth 1Y16.8%
OCF growth 3Y25.99%
OCF growth 5Y4.62%
EATON CORP PLC / ETN FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for EATON CORP PLC?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to ETN.
What is the valuation status of EATON CORP PLC (ETN) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to EATON CORP PLC (ETN). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is EATON CORP PLC (ETN) stock?
EATON CORP PLC (ETN) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for ETN stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for EATON CORP PLC (ETN) is 28.05 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 6.69.
What is the earnings growth outlook for EATON CORP PLC?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of EATON CORP PLC (ETN) is expected to grow by 12.42% in the next year.