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FORTIVE CORP (FTV) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:FTV - US34959J1088 - Common Stock

51.23 USD
+0.15 (+0.29%)
Last: 11/7/2025, 8:04:00 PM
51.23 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 11/7/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

FTV gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 130 industry peers in the Machinery industry. FTV has an average financial health and profitability rating. FTV has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

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.
FTV had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
FTV Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFFTV 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 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 5.07%, FTV is in line with its industry, outperforming 56.15% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 9.26%, FTV is in line with its industry, outperforming 53.85% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 8.52%, FTV perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 60.00% of the companies in the same industry.
FTV had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 6.67%. This is below the industry average of 10.24%.
The 3 year average ROIC (6.67%) for FTV is below the current ROIC(8.52%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.07%
ROE 9.26%
ROIC 8.52%
ROA(3y)4.92%
ROA(5y)5.57%
ROE(3y)8.12%
ROE(5y)9.53%
ROIC(3y)6.67%
ROIC(5y)5.86%
FTV Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICFTV Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30 40

1.3 Margins

With a decent Profit Margin value of 10.68%, FTV is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.15% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of FTV has declined.
FTV has a Operating Margin of 16.42%. This is in the better half of the industry: FTV outperforms 76.92% of its industry peers.
FTV's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 60.33%, FTV belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 96.92% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of FTV has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 16.42%
PM (TTM) 10.68%
GM 60.33%
OM growth 3Y6.19%
OM growth 5Y12.39%
PM growth 3Y6.96%
PM growth 5Y-1.86%
GM growth 3Y1.52%
GM growth 5Y1.93%
FTV Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsFTV Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so FTV is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for FTV has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for FTV has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
FTV has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
FTV Yearly Shares OutstandingFTV Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M
FTV Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsFTV Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 3.21 indicates that FTV is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of FTV (3.21) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
FTV has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.98. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as FTV would need 2.98 years to pay back of all of its debts.
FTV has a better Debt to FCF ratio (2.98) than 70.00% of its industry peers.
FTV has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.33. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.33, FTV is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.54% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.33
Debt/FCF 2.98
Altman-Z 3.21
ROIC/WACC0.9
WACC9.43%
FTV Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFFTV Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.3 Liquidity

FTV has a Current Ratio of 0.70. This is a bad value and indicates that FTV is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 0.70, FTV is not doing good in the industry: 92.31% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
FTV has a Quick Ratio of 0.70. This is a bad value and indicates that FTV is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
FTV has a Quick ratio of 0.58. This is amonst the worse of the industry: FTV underperforms 86.92% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.7
Quick Ratio 0.58
FTV Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesFTV Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

FTV shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -11.59%.
Measured over the past 5 years, FTV shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 2.25% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, FTV shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -8.96% in the last year.
FTV shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 6.43% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-11.59%
EPS 3Y12.49%
EPS 5Y2.25%
EPS Q2Q%-29.9%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-8.96%
Revenue growth 3Y5.85%
Revenue growth 5Y6.43%
Sales Q2Q%-33.07%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, FTV will show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -0.22% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, FTV will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -5.05% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-32.82%
EPS Next 2Y-14.49%
EPS Next 3Y-7.13%
EPS Next 5Y-0.22%
Revenue Next Year-33.92%
Revenue Next 2Y-17.47%
Revenue Next 3Y-10.92%
Revenue Next 5Y-5.05%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
FTV Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesFTV Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2B 4B 6B
FTV Yearly EPS VS EstimatesFTV Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 1 2 3 4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 15.62, the valuation of FTV can be described as correct.
FTV's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. FTV is cheaper than 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.83. FTV is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 17.97, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of FTV.
FTV's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
FTV is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 32.68, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.62
Fwd PE 17.97
FTV Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsFTV Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

FTV's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
77.69% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than FTV, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 15.65
EV/EBITDA 14.56
FTV Per share dataFTV EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 -5 10 15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The decent profitability rating of FTV may justify a higher PE ratio.
FTV's earnings are expected to decrease with -7.13% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)6.95
EPS Next 2Y-14.49%
EPS Next 3Y-7.13%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a yearly dividend of 0.47%, FTV is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.83, FTV has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.47, FTV pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.37.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.47%

5.2 History

The dividend of FTV decreases each year by -7.91%.
FTV has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
As FTV did not decrease their dividend in the past 5 years, we can say the dividend looks stable.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-7.91%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years8
FTV Yearly Dividends per shareFTV Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.1 0.2 0.3

5.3 Sustainability

16.72% of the earnings are spent on dividend by FTV. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
The Dividend Rate of FTV has been decling, while earnings will also be declining. This means the current dividend is most likely not sustainable.
DP16.72%
EPS Next 2Y-14.49%
EPS Next 3Y-7.13%
FTV Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendFTV Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B
FTV Dividend Payout.FTV Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.FTV Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

FORTIVE CORP

NYSE:FTV (11/7/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 51.23 0 (0%)

51.23

+0.15 (+0.29%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)10-29 2025-10-29/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-05 2026-02-05/amc
Inst Owners100.46%
Inst Owner Change0.33%
Ins Owners0.17%
Ins Owner Change0.03%
Market Cap17.33B
Revenue(TTM)5.64B
Net Income(TTM)602.30M
Analysts67.5
Price Target56.9 (11.07%)
Short Float %2.45%
Short Ratio2.52
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.47%
Yearly Dividend0.32
Dividend Growth(5Y)-7.91%
DP16.72%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years8
Ex-Date11-28 2025-11-28 (0.06)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)7.32%
Min EPS beat(2)-3.21%
Max EPS beat(2)17.85%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)4.27%
Min EPS beat(4)-3.21%
Max EPS beat(4)17.85%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)3.46%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)3%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)3.03%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.12%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.65%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.89%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.8%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.24%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.89%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.04%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.66%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.55%
PT rev (1m)-1.62%
PT rev (3m)-10.39%
EPS NQ rev (1m)3.04%
EPS NQ rev (3m)6.55%
EPS NY rev (1m)3.34%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.13%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.27%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.9%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.19%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.26%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.62
Fwd PE 17.97
P/S 3.07
P/FCF 15.65
P/OCF 14.21
P/B 2.67
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 14.56
EPS(TTM)3.28
EY6.4%
EPS(NY)2.85
Fwd EY5.57%
FCF(TTM)3.27
FCFY6.39%
OCF(TTM)3.6
OCFY7.04%
SpS16.67
BVpS19.22
TBVpS-8.99
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)6.95
Graham Number37.67
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.07%
ROE 9.26%
ROCE 9.84%
ROIC 8.52%
ROICexc 8.93%
ROICexgc N/A
OM 16.42%
PM (TTM) 10.68%
GM 60.33%
FCFM 19.64%
ROA(3y)4.92%
ROA(5y)5.57%
ROE(3y)8.12%
ROE(5y)9.53%
ROIC(3y)6.67%
ROIC(5y)5.86%
ROICexc(3y)7.24%
ROICexc(5y)6.49%
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)7.7%
ROCE(5y)6.77%
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5Y22.28%
ROICexc growth 3Y6.66%
ROICexc growth 5Y17.49%
OM growth 3Y6.19%
OM growth 5Y12.39%
PM growth 3Y6.96%
PM growth 5Y-1.86%
GM growth 3Y1.52%
GM growth 5Y1.93%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.47
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.33
Debt/FCF 2.98
Debt/EBITDA 1.53
Cap/Depr 24.22%
Cap/Sales 1.98%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 87.89%
Profit Quality 183.93%
Current Ratio 0.7
Quick Ratio 0.58
Altman-Z 3.21
F-Score7
WACC9.43%
ROIC/WACC0.9
Cap/Depr(3y)22.1%
Cap/Depr(5y)19.73%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.78%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.59%
Profit Quality(3y)157.54%
Profit Quality(5y)143.9%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-11.59%
EPS 3Y12.49%
EPS 5Y2.25%
EPS Q2Q%-29.9%
EPS Next Y-32.82%
EPS Next 2Y-14.49%
EPS Next 3Y-7.13%
EPS Next 5Y-0.22%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-8.96%
Revenue growth 3Y5.85%
Revenue growth 5Y6.43%
Sales Q2Q%-33.07%
Revenue Next Year-33.92%
Revenue Next 2Y-17.47%
Revenue Next 3Y-10.92%
Revenue Next 5Y-5.05%
EBIT growth 1Y-21.25%
EBIT growth 3Y12.4%
EBIT growth 5Y19.62%
EBIT Next Year-9.69%
EBIT Next 3Y0.7%
EBIT Next 5Y3.03%
FCF growth 1Y-12.16%
FCF growth 3Y15.57%
FCF growth 5Y3.95%
OCF growth 1Y-11.05%
OCF growth 3Y16.68%
OCF growth 5Y3.73%

FORTIVE CORP / FTV 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 for 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 15.62 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.67.


What is the earnings growth outlook for FORTIVE CORP?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of FORTIVE CORP (FTV) is expected to decline by -32.82% in the next year.