HOLOGIC INC (HOLX)

US4364401012 - Common Stock

78.97  +0.25 (+0.32%)

Premarket: 78 -0.97 (-1.23%)

Fundamental Rating

6

We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to HOLX. HOLX was compared to 187 industry peers in the Health Care Equipment & Supplies industry. HOLX gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. HOLX has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.



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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

HOLX had positive earnings in the past year.
HOLX had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
HOLX had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
HOLX had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 8.62%, HOLX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 89.78% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 15.39%, HOLX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.32% of the companies in the same industry.
HOLX's Return On Invested Capital of 9.48% is amongst the best of the industry. HOLX outperforms 89.25% of its industry peers.
HOLX had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 11.66%. This is above the industry average of 8.19%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 8.62%
ROE 15.39%
ROIC 9.48%
ROA(3y)9.32%
ROA(5y)12.89%
ROE(3y)17.06%
ROE(5y)27.35%
ROIC(3y)11.66%
ROIC(5y)15.25%

1.3 Margins

HOLX's Profit Margin of 19.59% is amongst the best of the industry. HOLX outperforms 93.01% of its industry peers.
HOLX's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 24.07%, HOLX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 94.62% of the companies in the same industry.
HOLX's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 56.25%, HOLX is in line with its industry, outperforming 52.15% of the companies in the same industry.
HOLX's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 24.07%
PM (TTM) 19.59%
GM 56.25%
OM growth 3Y-18.26%
OM growth 5Y7.36%
PM growth 3Y-16.15%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-5.85%
GM growth 5Y1.6%

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

HOLX 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, HOLX has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, HOLX has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, HOLX has an improved debt to assets ratio.

2.2 Solvency

The Debt to FCF ratio of HOLX is 2.21, which is a good value as it means it would take HOLX, 2.21 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
HOLX's Debt to FCF ratio of 2.21 is amongst the best of the industry. HOLX outperforms 87.63% of its industry peers.
HOLX has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.49. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
HOLX's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.49 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. HOLX is outperformed by 61.83% of its industry peers.
Although HOLX does not score too well on debt/equity it has very limited outstanding debt, which is well covered by the FCF. We will not put too much weight on the debt/equity number as it may be because of low equity, which could be a consequence of a share buyback program for instance. This needs to be investigated.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.49
Debt/FCF 2.21
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACC1.07
WACC8.84%

2.3 Liquidity

HOLX has a Current Ratio of 3.69. This indicates that HOLX is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 3.69, HOLX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.52% of the companies in the same industry.
HOLX has a Quick Ratio of 3.03. This indicates that HOLX is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
HOLX has a Quick ratio of 3.03. This is in the better half of the industry: HOLX outperforms 64.52% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 3.69
Quick Ratio 3.03

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

HOLX shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 3.29%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 10.83% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
Looking at the last year, HOLX shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by 0.00% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, HOLX shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 3.66% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)3.29%
EPS 3Y-21.36%
EPS 5Y10.83%
EPS Q2Q%13.48%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0%
Revenue growth 3Y-10.56%
Revenue growth 5Y3.66%
Sales Q2Q%4.51%

3.2 Future

HOLX is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 8.34% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.85% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y7.62%
EPS Next 2Y8.65%
EPS Next 3Y8.84%
EPS Next 5Y8.34%
Revenue Next Year4.32%
Revenue Next 2Y5.1%
Revenue Next 3Y5.41%
Revenue Next 5Y5.85%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less 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.

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 19.36, the valuation of HOLX can be described as rather expensive.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of HOLX indicates a rather cheap valuation: HOLX is cheaper than 88.17% of the companies listed in the same industry.
HOLX's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 29.29.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.99, HOLX is valued on the expensive side.
HOLX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. HOLX is cheaper than 86.02% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.01, HOLX is valued a bit cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 19.36
Fwd PE 17.99

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, HOLX is valued cheaply inside the industry as 86.56% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, HOLX is valued cheaper than 94.62% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 16.02
EV/EBITDA 14.36

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates HOLX does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
The excellent profitability rating of HOLX may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.54
PEG (5Y)1.79
EPS Next 2Y8.65%
EPS Next 3Y8.84%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

HOLX does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

HOLOGIC INC

NASDAQ:HOLX (11/22/2024, 8:00:00 PM)

Premarket: 78 -0.97 (-1.23%)

78.97

+0.25 (+0.32%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupHealth Care Equipment & Services
GICS IndustryHealth Care Equipment & Supplies
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Market Cap18.34B
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Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 8.62%
ROE 15.39%
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ROICexgc
OM 24.07%
PM (TTM) 19.59%
GM 56.25%
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Asset Turnover0.44
Health
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Debt/Equity 0.49
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Current Ratio 3.69
Quick Ratio 3.03
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EPS 3Y-21.36%
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