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ILLUMINA INC (ILMN) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:ILMN - US4523271090 - Common Stock

147.11 USD
+5.78 (+4.09%)
Last: 1/6/2026, 6:48:14 PM
146.32 USD
-0.79 (-0.54%)
After Hours: 1/6/2026, 6:48:14 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to ILMN. ILMN was compared to 57 industry peers in the Life Sciences Tools & Services industry. ILMN scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. ILMN has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

ILMN had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year ILMN had a positive cash flow from operations.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: ILMN reported negative net income in multiple years.
Each year in the past 5 years ILMN had a positive operating cash flow.
ILMN Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFILMN Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B -1B -2B -3B -4B

1.2 Ratios

ILMN has a Return On Assets of 11.38%. This is amongst the best in the industry. ILMN outperforms 91.23% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 29.53%, ILMN belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 96.49% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of ILMN (16.40%) is better than 91.23% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 11.38%
ROE 29.53%
ROIC 16.4%
ROA(3y)-22.28%
ROA(5y)-10.63%
ROE(3y)-46.16%
ROE(5y)-23.48%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ILMN Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICILMN Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 -40 -60

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of ILMN (16.39%) is better than 89.47% of its industry peers.
ILMN has a better Operating Margin (20.41%) than 85.96% of its industry peers.
ILMN's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
ILMN has a better Gross Margin (66.74%) than 87.72% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of ILMN has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 20.41%
PM (TTM) 16.39%
GM 66.74%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y-11.47%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-2.07%
GM growth 5Y-1.23%
ILMN Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsILMN Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50 -50

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

ILMN 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, ILMN has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
ILMN has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
ILMN has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
ILMN Yearly Shares OutstandingILMN Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M
ILMN Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsILMN Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 4.57 indicates that ILMN is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 4.57, ILMN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.95% of the companies in the same industry.
ILMN has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.99. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.99 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 1.99, ILMN belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.72% of the companies in the same industry.
ILMN has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.42. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
ILMN has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.42) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.42
Debt/FCF 1.99
Altman-Z 4.57
ROIC/WACC1.53
WACC10.74%
ILMN Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFILMN Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.43 indicates that ILMN should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 1.43, ILMN is not doing good in the industry: 78.95% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
ILMN has a Quick Ratio of 1.12. This is a normal value and indicates that ILMN is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
ILMN has a worse Quick ratio (1.12) than 70.18% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.43
Quick Ratio 1.12
ILMN Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesILMN Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

ILMN shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 152.02%, which is quite impressive.
ILMN shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -17.93% yearly.
The Revenue has decreased by -2.32% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.29% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)152.02%
EPS 3Y-25.65%
EPS 5Y-17.93%
EPS Q2Q%17.54%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.32%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.15%
Revenue growth 5Y4.29%
Sales Q2Q%0.37%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, ILMN will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 24.49% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, ILMN will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.93% on average per year.
EPS Next Y96.03%
EPS Next 2Y44.64%
EPS Next 3Y34.05%
EPS Next 5Y24.49%
Revenue Next Year-0.86%
Revenue Next 2Y0.68%
Revenue Next 3Y2.56%
Revenue Next 5Y3.93%

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 stable.
ILMN Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesILMN Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2B 4B 6B
ILMN Yearly EPS VS EstimatesILMN Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2 4 6 8 10

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 33.74, ILMN can be considered very expensive at the moment.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, ILMN is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 70.18% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.17, ILMN is valued a bit more expensive.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 28.70, the valuation of ILMN can be described as expensive.
ILMN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. ILMN is cheaper than 75.44% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.79. ILMN is valued slightly more expensive when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 33.74
Fwd PE 28.7
ILMN Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsILMN Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

ILMN's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. ILMN is cheaper than 77.19% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, ILMN is valued cheaper than 85.96% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 22.48
EV/EBITDA 19.2
ILMN Per share dataILMN EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15 20 25

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
ILMN has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
ILMN's earnings are expected to grow with 34.05% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.35
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y44.64%
EPS Next 3Y34.05%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for ILMN!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

ILLUMINA INC

NASDAQ:ILMN (1/6/2026, 6:48:14 PM)

After market: 146.32 -0.79 (-0.54%)

147.11

+5.78 (+4.09%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupPharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
GICS IndustryLife Sciences Tools & Services
Earnings (Last)10-30 2025-10-30/amc
Earnings (Next)02-04 2026-02-04/amc
Inst Owners104.7%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.17%
Ins Owner Change-0.44%
Market Cap22.48B
Revenue(TTM)4.29B
Net Income(TTM)703.00M
Analysts72.86
Price Target126.28 (-14.16%)
Short Float %4.86%
Short Ratio4.17
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)13.9%
Min EPS beat(2)12.52%
Max EPS beat(2)15.27%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)5.34%
Min EPS beat(4)-7.76%
Max EPS beat(4)15.27%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)97.15%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)231.96%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)178.01%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.74%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.21%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.28%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.66%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.21%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.18%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.29%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.57%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.78%
PT rev (1m)4.82%
PT rev (3m)10.92%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.06%
EPS NQ rev (3m)3.08%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.01%
EPS NY rev (3m)4.26%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.72%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.55%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 33.74
Fwd PE 28.7
P/S 5.24
P/FCF 22.48
P/OCF 20.03
P/B 9.44
P/tB 21.55
EV/EBITDA 19.2
EPS(TTM)4.36
EY2.96%
EPS(NY)5.13
Fwd EY3.48%
FCF(TTM)6.54
FCFY4.45%
OCF(TTM)7.34
OCFY4.99%
SpS28.06
BVpS15.58
TBVpS6.83
PEG (NY)0.35
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number39.1
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 11.38%
ROE 29.53%
ROCE 20.76%
ROIC 16.4%
ROICexc 23.54%
ROICexgc 43.23%
OM 20.41%
PM (TTM) 16.39%
GM 66.74%
FCFM 23.32%
ROA(3y)-22.28%
ROA(5y)-10.63%
ROE(3y)-46.16%
ROE(5y)-23.48%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5Y-6.48%
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5Y-9.28%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y-11.47%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-2.07%
GM growth 5Y-1.23%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.69
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.42
Debt/FCF 1.99
Debt/EBITDA 0.86
Cap/Depr 44.36%
Cap/Sales 2.85%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 97.57%
Profit Quality 142.25%
Current Ratio 1.43
Quick Ratio 1.12
Altman-Z 4.57
F-Score7
WACC10.74%
ROIC/WACC1.53
Cap/Depr(3y)66.6%
Cap/Depr(5y)76.75%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.82%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.58%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)152.02%
EPS 3Y-25.65%
EPS 5Y-17.93%
EPS Q2Q%17.54%
EPS Next Y96.03%
EPS Next 2Y44.64%
EPS Next 3Y34.05%
EPS Next 5Y24.49%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.32%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.15%
Revenue growth 5Y4.29%
Sales Q2Q%0.37%
Revenue Next Year-0.86%
Revenue Next 2Y0.68%
Revenue Next 3Y2.56%
Revenue Next 5Y3.93%
EBIT growth 1Y154.36%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y-7.67%
EBIT Next Year36.79%
EBIT Next 3Y17.14%
EBIT Next 5Y16.22%
FCF growth 1Y495.24%
FCF growth 3Y28.14%
FCF growth 5Y-3.38%
OCF growth 1Y179.8%
OCF growth 3Y15.37%
OCF growth 5Y-4.45%

ILLUMINA INC / ILMN FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for ILLUMINA INC?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to ILMN.


Can you provide the valuation status for ILLUMINA INC?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to ILLUMINA INC (ILMN). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is ILLUMINA INC (ILMN) stock?

ILLUMINA INC (ILMN) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


What is the financial health of ILLUMINA INC (ILMN) stock?

The financial health rating of ILLUMINA INC (ILMN) is 5 / 10.


What is the expected EPS growth for ILLUMINA INC (ILMN) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of ILLUMINA INC (ILMN) is expected to grow by 96.03% in the next year.