FORTIVE CORP (FTV) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:FTV • US34959J1088
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This FTV fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. FTV Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year FTV was profitable.
- In the past year FTV had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Each year in the past 5 years FTV has been profitable.
- In the past 5 years FTV always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of FTV (4.93%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- With a Return On Equity value of 8.98%, FTV perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 54.96% of the companies in the same industry.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 7.00%, FTV is in line with its industry, outperforming 53.44% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for FTV is below the industry average of 10.17%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (5.24%) for FTV is below the current ROIC(7.00%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.93% | ||
| ROE | 8.98% | ||
| ROIC | 7% |
ROA(3y)4.98%
ROA(5y)4.64%
ROE(3y)8.51%
ROE(5y)7.87%
ROIC(3y)5.24%
ROIC(5y)5.38%
1.3 Margins
- The Profit Margin of FTV (11.26%) is better than 76.34% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of FTV has declined.
- FTV has a better Operating Margin (16.35%) than 76.34% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of FTV has grown nicely.
- FTV has a Gross Margin of 60.96%. This is amongst the best in the industry. FTV outperforms 98.47% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of FTV has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 16.35% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 11.26% | ||
| GM | 60.96% |
OM growth 3Y0.12%
OM growth 5Y7.54%
PM growth 3Y2.42%
PM growth 5Y-16.01%
GM growth 3Y3.23%
GM growth 5Y2.44%
2. FTV Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- FTV has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, FTV has less shares outstanding
- FTV has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, FTV has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- FTV has an Altman-Z score of 3.18. This indicates that FTV is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- FTV's Altman-Z score of 3.18 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. FTV outperforms 52.67% of its industry peers.
- FTV has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.28. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as FTV would need 3.28 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- FTV has a better Debt to FCF ratio (3.28) than 67.18% of its industry peers.
- FTV has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.36. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- FTV has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.36) than 61.83% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.36 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.28 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.18 |
ROIC/WACC0.71
WACC9.91%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 0.71 indicates that FTV may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of FTV (0.71) is worse than 92.37% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.58 indicates that FTV may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- With a Quick ratio value of 0.58, FTV is not doing good in the industry: 87.02% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.71 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.58 |
3. FTV Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for FTV have decreased strongly by -22.82% in the last year.
- Measured over the past years, FTV shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -0.33% on average per year.
- Looking at the last year, FTV shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -17.48% in the last year.
- The Revenue has been decreasing by -2.14% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-22.82%
EPS 3Y-1.5%
EPS 5Y-0.33%
EPS Q2Q%-23.08%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-17.48%
Revenue growth 3Y-10.62%
Revenue growth 5Y-2.14%
Sales Q2Q%-30.72%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 7.10% on average over the next years.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.94% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-1.1%
EPS Next 2Y3.17%
EPS Next 3Y5.48%
EPS Next 5Y7.1%
Revenue Next Year4.41%
Revenue Next 2Y4.18%
Revenue Next 3Y4.13%
Revenue Next 5Y3.94%
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 accelerating.
4. FTV Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 18.20 indicates a rather expensive valuation of FTV.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, FTV is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 77.10% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.61. FTV is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.40, the valuation of FTV can be described as rather expensive.
- 64.12% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than FTV, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- FTV's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 22.79.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.2 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.4 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of FTV is on the same level as its industry peers.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of FTV indicates a rather cheap valuation: FTV is cheaper than 80.92% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 17.24 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.43 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The decent profitability rating of FTV may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y3.17%
EPS Next 3Y5.48%
5. FTV Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a yearly dividend of 0.43%, FTV is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
- FTV's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 1.22.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, FTV's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.43% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of FTV decreases each year by -10.29%.
- FTV has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- FTV has not decreased its dividend in the past 5 years, so it has a somewhat stable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-10.29%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years8
5.3 Sustainability
- FTV pays out 15.92% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP15.92%
EPS Next 2Y3.17%
EPS Next 3Y5.48%
FTV Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
54.78
-0.12 (-0.22%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)02-04 2026-02-04/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-29 2026-04-29
Inst Owners109.52%
Inst Owner Change2.86%
Ins Owners0.17%
Ins Owner Change2.22%
Market Cap16.86B
Revenue(TTM)5.14B
Net Income(TTM)579.20M
Analysts65
Price Target61.39 (12.07%)
Short Float %4.22%
Short Ratio3.16
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.43% |
Yearly Dividend0.28
Dividend Growth(5Y)-10.29%
DP15.92%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years8
Ex-Date03-13 2026-03-13 (0.06)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)12.16%
Min EPS beat(2)6.47%
Max EPS beat(2)17.85%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)5.03%
Min EPS beat(4)-3.21%
Max EPS beat(4)17.85%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)3.83%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)3.26%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)3.4%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.28%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.89%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.68%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.08%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.24%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.68%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.86%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.61%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.12%
PT rev (1m)5.25%
PT rev (3m)6.31%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.79%
EPS NQ rev (3m)2.55%
EPS NY rev (1m)3.68%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.52%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.1%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.85%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.16%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.44%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.2 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.4 | ||
| P/S | 3.28 | ||
| P/FCF | 17.24 | ||
| P/OCF | 15.57 | ||
| P/B | 2.61 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.43 |
EPS(TTM)3.01
EY5.49%
EPS(NY)2.98
Fwd EY5.43%
FCF(TTM)3.18
FCFY5.8%
OCF(TTM)3.52
OCFY6.42%
SpS16.7
BVpS20.96
TBVpS-9.85
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number37.68
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.93% | ||
| ROE | 8.98% | ||
| ROCE | 8.86% | ||
| ROIC | 7% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.29% | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | 16.35% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 11.26% | ||
| GM | 60.96% | ||
| FCFM | 19.02% |
ROA(3y)4.98%
ROA(5y)4.64%
ROE(3y)8.51%
ROE(5y)7.87%
ROIC(3y)5.24%
ROIC(5y)5.38%
ROICexc(3y)5.68%
ROICexc(5y)5.78%
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)6.63%
ROCE(5y)6.81%
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y-0.71%
ROICexc growth 5Y7.73%
OM growth 3Y0.12%
OM growth 5Y7.54%
PM growth 3Y2.42%
PM growth 5Y-16.01%
GM growth 3Y3.23%
GM growth 5Y2.44%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.44
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.36 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.28 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.8 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 24.02% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.04% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 84.72% | ||
| Profit Quality | 168.87% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.71 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.58 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.18 |
F-Score7
WACC9.91%
ROIC/WACC0.71
Cap/Depr(3y)23.25%
Cap/Depr(5y)20.59%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.42%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.97%
Profit Quality(3y)160.54%
Profit Quality(5y)160.05%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-22.82%
EPS 3Y-1.5%
EPS 5Y-0.33%
EPS Q2Q%-23.08%
EPS Next Y-1.1%
EPS Next 2Y3.17%
EPS Next 3Y5.48%
EPS Next 5Y7.1%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-17.48%
Revenue growth 3Y-10.62%
Revenue growth 5Y-2.14%
Sales Q2Q%-30.72%
Revenue Next Year4.41%
Revenue Next 2Y4.18%
Revenue Next 3Y4.13%
Revenue Next 5Y3.94%
EBIT growth 1Y-28.53%
EBIT growth 3Y-10.52%
EBIT growth 5Y5.24%
EBIT Next Year35.93%
EBIT Next 3Y14.84%
EBIT Next 5Y11.06%
FCF growth 1Y-30.45%
FCF growth 3Y-6.78%
FCF growth 5Y-6.39%
OCF growth 1Y-29.05%
OCF growth 3Y-5.98%
OCF growth 5Y-5.49%
FORTIVE CORP / FTV Fundamental Analysis FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for FORTIVE CORP?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to FTV.
What is the valuation status of FORTIVE CORP (FTV) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to FORTIVE CORP (FTV). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for FORTIVE CORP?
FORTIVE CORP (FTV) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of FORTIVE CORP (FTV) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for FORTIVE CORP (FTV) is 18.2 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.61.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for FTV stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of FORTIVE CORP (FTV) is expected to decline by -1.1% in the next year.