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GSK PLC-SPON ADR (GSK) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:GSK - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US37733W2044 - ADR - Currency: USD

38.18  -0.33 (-0.86%)

After market: 38.3 +0.12 (+0.31%)

Fundamental Rating

5

GSK gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 195 industry peers in the Pharmaceuticals industry. GSK scores excellent on profitability, but there are concerns on its financial health. GSK is cheap, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

GSK had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year GSK had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years GSK has been profitable.
In the past 5 years GSK always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
GSK Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFGSK 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 5B 10B

1.2 Ratios

GSK's Return On Assets of 5.19% is amongst the best of the industry. GSK outperforms 88.72% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of GSK (22.27%) is better than 94.36% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 17.01%, GSK belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.85% of the companies in the same industry.
GSK had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 18.38%. This is above the industry average of 14.87%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.19%
ROE 22.27%
ROIC 17.01%
ROA(3y)12.52%
ROA(5y)10.05%
ROE(3y)65.63%
ROE(5y)53.08%
ROIC(3y)18.38%
ROIC(5y)14.53%
GSK Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICGSK Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -500 -1K -1.5K -2K

1.3 Margins

GSK has a better Profit Margin (10.00%) than 87.18% of its industry peers.
GSK's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 24.96%, GSK belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.77% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of GSK has remained more or less at the same level.
GSK's Gross Margin of 72.01% is amongst the best of the industry. GSK outperforms 81.03% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of GSK has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 24.96%
PM (TTM) 10%
GM 72.01%
OM growth 3Y3.67%
OM growth 5Y-0.3%
PM growth 3Y-22.68%
PM growth 5Y-9.82%
GM growth 3Y2.09%
GM growth 5Y0.57%
GSK Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsGSK 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

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), GSK is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for GSK has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
GSK has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
GSK has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
GSK Yearly Shares OutstandingGSK Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B
GSK Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsGSK Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20B 40B 60B 80B

2.2 Solvency

GSK has an Altman-Z score of 1.84. This is not the best score and indicates that GSK is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
GSK has a Altman-Z score of 1.84. This is in the better half of the industry: GSK outperforms 65.13% of its industry peers.
GSK has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.76. This is a neutral value as GSK would need 4.76 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 4.76, GSK belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 84.62% of the companies in the same industry.
GSK has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.16. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of GSK (1.16) is worse than 73.33% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.16
Debt/FCF 4.76
Altman-Z 1.84
ROIC/WACC2.1
WACC8.11%
GSK Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFGSK Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5B 10B 15B 20B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.87 indicates that GSK may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
GSK has a Current ratio of 0.87. This is amonst the worse of the industry: GSK underperforms 87.18% of its industry peers.
GSK has a Quick Ratio of 0.87. This is a bad value and indicates that GSK is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.58, GSK is not doing good in the industry: 88.72% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.87
Quick Ratio 0.58
GSK Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesGSK Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B 20B 25B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for GSK have decreased by 0.00% in the last year.
GSK shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 0.56% yearly.
Looking at the last year, GSK shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 2.57% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, GSK shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -1.45% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)0%
EPS 3Y4.05%
EPS 5Y0.56%
EPS Q2Q%4.18%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.57%
Revenue growth 3Y8.31%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.45%
Sales Q2Q%2.08%

3.2 Future

GSK is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 7.00% yearly.
GSK is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.79% yearly.
EPS Next Y8.58%
EPS Next 2Y9.75%
EPS Next 3Y8.7%
EPS Next 5Y7%
Revenue Next Year4.28%
Revenue Next 2Y4.85%
Revenue Next 3Y4.59%
Revenue Next 5Y3.79%

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.
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.
GSK Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesGSK Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 10B 20B 30B
GSK Yearly EPS VS EstimatesGSK Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 1 2 3 4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 8.50, the valuation of GSK can be described as very reasonable.
GSK's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. GSK is cheaper than 92.82% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.45, GSK is valued rather cheaply.
GSK is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.13.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, GSK is valued cheaper than 89.74% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.90, GSK is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.5
Fwd PE 7.13
GSK Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsGSK Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

92.31% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than GSK, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, GSK is valued cheaper than 87.18% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 14.63
EV/EBITDA 6.36
GSK Per share dataGSK EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 -5 10 15 20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

GSK's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
GSK has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.99
PEG (5Y)15.15
EPS Next 2Y9.75%
EPS Next 3Y8.7%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

GSK has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.45%, which is a nice return.
GSK's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 4.12. GSK pays more dividend than 95.90% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.42, GSK pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.45%

5.2 History

The dividend of GSK decreases each year by -9.84%.
GSK has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
The dividend of GSK decreased recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-9.84%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
GSK Yearly Dividends per shareGSK Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5 2

5.3 Sustainability

GSK pays out 78.91% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP78.91%
EPS Next 2Y9.75%
EPS Next 3Y8.7%
GSK Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendGSK Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B
GSK Dividend Payout.GSK Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.GSK Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

GSK PLC-SPON ADR

NYSE:GSK (7/3/2025, 7:32:41 PM)

After market: 38.3 +0.12 (+0.31%)

38.18

-0.33 (-0.86%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupPharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
GICS IndustryPharmaceuticals
Earnings (Last)04-30 2025-04-30/bmo
Earnings (Next)07-30 2025-07-30/bmo
Inst Owners39.99%
Inst Owner Change-6.9%
Ins Owners0.16%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap77.24B
Analysts56.13
Price Target44.51 (16.58%)
Short Float %0.83%
Short Ratio3.18
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.45%
Yearly Dividend1.66
Dividend Growth(5Y)-9.84%
DP78.91%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date05-16 2025-05-16 (0.429088)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)14.16%
Min EPS beat(2)9.85%
Max EPS beat(2)18.46%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)12.59%
Min EPS beat(4)9.85%
Max EPS beat(4)18.46%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)9.54%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)10.79%
EPS beat(16)15
Avg EPS beat(16)12.11%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.04%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.6%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.68%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.23%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.45%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.46%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.47%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.76%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)-5.01%
PT rev (1m)-1.05%
PT rev (3m)0.33%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.1%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.66%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.1%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.88%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.8%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.84%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.5
Fwd PE 7.13
P/S 1.8
P/FCF 14.63
P/OCF 8.41
P/B 4
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 6.36
EPS(TTM)4.49
EY11.76%
EPS(NY)5.35
Fwd EY14.02%
FCF(TTM)2.61
FCFY6.84%
OCF(TTM)4.54
OCFY11.9%
SpS21.24
BVpS9.54
TBVpS-6.08
PEG (NY)0.99
PEG (5Y)15.15
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.19%
ROE 22.27%
ROCE 19.73%
ROIC 17.01%
ROICexc 19.17%
ROICexgc 55.58%
OM 24.96%
PM (TTM) 10%
GM 72.01%
FCFM 12.29%
ROA(3y)12.52%
ROA(5y)10.05%
ROE(3y)65.63%
ROE(5y)53.08%
ROIC(3y)18.38%
ROIC(5y)14.53%
ROICexc(3y)22.56%
ROICexc(5y)17.82%
ROICexgc(3y)78.4%
ROICexgc(5y)77.5%
ROCE(3y)21.97%
ROCE(5y)17.32%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-7.02%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-6.42%
ROICexc growth 3Y24.64%
ROICexc growth 5Y6.13%
OM growth 3Y3.67%
OM growth 5Y-0.3%
PM growth 3Y-22.68%
PM growth 5Y-9.82%
GM growth 3Y2.09%
GM growth 5Y0.57%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.52
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.16
Debt/FCF 4.76
Debt/EBITDA 1.48
Cap/Depr 88.68%
Cap/Sales 9.09%
Interest Coverage 12.49
Cash Conversion 60.72%
Profit Quality 122.87%
Current Ratio 0.87
Quick Ratio 0.58
Altman-Z 1.84
F-Score5
WACC8.11%
ROIC/WACC2.1
Cap/Depr(3y)108.08%
Cap/Depr(5y)108.56%
Cap/Sales(3y)8.31%
Cap/Sales(5y)9.2%
Profit Quality(3y)87.63%
Profit Quality(5y)97.06%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)0%
EPS 3Y4.05%
EPS 5Y0.56%
EPS Q2Q%4.18%
EPS Next Y8.58%
EPS Next 2Y9.75%
EPS Next 3Y8.7%
EPS Next 5Y7%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.57%
Revenue growth 3Y8.31%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.45%
Sales Q2Q%2.08%
Revenue Next Year4.28%
Revenue Next 2Y4.85%
Revenue Next 3Y4.59%
Revenue Next 5Y3.79%
EBIT growth 1Y0.61%
EBIT growth 3Y12.28%
EBIT growth 5Y-1.74%
EBIT Next Year31.7%
EBIT Next 3Y14.31%
EBIT Next 5Y9.4%
FCF growth 1Y42.01%
FCF growth 3Y-10.73%
FCF growth 5Y-9.42%
OCF growth 1Y37.18%
OCF growth 3Y-6.24%
OCF growth 5Y-3.96%