JOHNSON & JOHNSON (JNJ) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:JNJ • US4781601046
Current stock price
240.45 USD
+1.21 (+0.51%)
At close:
241 USD
+0.55 (+0.23%)
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This JNJ fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. JNJ Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- JNJ had positive earnings in the past year.
- JNJ had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- In the past 5 years JNJ has always been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years JNJ had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 13.46%, JNJ belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 94.79% of the companies in the same industry.
- JNJ's Return On Equity of 32.87% is amongst the best of the industry. JNJ outperforms 94.79% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of JNJ (14.37%) is better than 93.75% of its industry peers.
- JNJ had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 16.34%. This is above the industry average of 13.06%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 13.46% | ||
| ROE | 32.87% | ||
| ROIC | 14.37% |
ROA(3y)14.08%
ROA(5y)12.66%
ROE(3y)34.55%
ROE(5y)31.04%
ROIC(3y)16.34%
ROIC(5y)15%
1.3 Margins
- The Profit Margin of JNJ (28.46%) is better than 94.27% of its industry peers.
- JNJ's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- With an excellent Operating Margin value of 27.78%, JNJ belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.23% of the companies in the same industry.
- JNJ's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 67.92%, JNJ is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.04% of the companies in the same industry.
- JNJ's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 27.78% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 28.46% | ||
| GM | 67.92% |
OM growth 3Y6.15%
OM growth 5Y6.99%
PM growth 3Y8.26%
PM growth 5Y9.82%
GM growth 3Y-0.67%
GM growth 5Y0.65%
2. JNJ Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- JNJ 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, JNJ has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
- JNJ has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- JNJ has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 5.06 indicates that JNJ is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 5.06, JNJ is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.13% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of JNJ is 2.43, which is a good value as it means it would take JNJ, 2.43 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- JNJ's Debt to FCF ratio of 2.43 is amongst the best of the industry. JNJ outperforms 92.71% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.56 indicates that JNJ is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of JNJ (0.56) is worse than 65.10% of its industry peers.
- Even though the debt/equity ratio score it not favorable for JNJ, it has very limited outstanding debt, so we won't put too much weight on the DE evaluation.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.56 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.43 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.06 |
ROIC/WACC1.52
WACC9.47%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.03 indicates that JNJ should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of JNJ (1.03) is worse than 83.33% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.77 indicates that JNJ may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- With a Quick ratio value of 0.77, JNJ is not doing good in the industry: 83.85% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- The current and quick ratio evaluation for JNJ is rather negative, while it does have excellent solvency and profitability. These ratios do not necessarly indicate liquidity issues and need to be evaluated against the specifics of the business.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.03 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.77 |
3. JNJ Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- JNJ shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 8.11%, which is quite good.
- Measured over the past 5 years, JNJ shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 6.11% on average per year.
- JNJ shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 6.05%.
- Measured over the past years, JNJ shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 2.67% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)8.11%
EPS 3Y2.06%
EPS 5Y6.11%
EPS Q2Q%20.59%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.05%
Revenue growth 3Y5.6%
Revenue growth 5Y2.67%
Sales Q2Q%9.08%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, JNJ will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 8.75% on average per year.
- JNJ is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 6.02% yearly.
EPS Next Y7.85%
EPS Next 2Y8.27%
EPS Next 3Y8.5%
EPS Next 5Y8.75%
Revenue Next Year7.19%
Revenue Next 2Y6.53%
Revenue Next 3Y6.26%
Revenue Next 5Y6.02%
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.
4. JNJ Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 22.26 indicates a rather expensive valuation of JNJ.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, JNJ is valued cheaper than 81.25% of the companies in the same industry.
- JNJ is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 24.89, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.64, the valuation of JNJ can be described as rather expensive.
- 77.60% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than JNJ, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.19, JNJ is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.26 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.64 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 80.73% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than JNJ, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- JNJ's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. JNJ is cheaper than 81.77% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 29.4 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.52 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates JNJ does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
- The excellent profitability rating of JNJ may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.84
PEG (5Y)3.65
EPS Next 2Y8.27%
EPS Next 3Y8.5%
5. JNJ Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- JNJ has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.17%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.70, JNJ pays a better dividend. On top of this JNJ pays more dividend than 93.23% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, JNJ has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.17% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of JNJ is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 7.68%!
- JNJ has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- JNJ has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.68%
Div Incr Years34
Div Non Decr Years34
5.3 Sustainability
- JNJ pays out 46.19% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
- JNJ's earnings are growing around the same pace than its dividend. As long as the earnings growth is kept the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP46.19%
EPS Next 2Y8.27%
EPS Next 3Y8.5%
JNJ Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
240.45
+1.21 (+0.51%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupPharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
GICS IndustryPharmaceuticals
Earnings (Last)01-21 2026-01-21/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-14 2026-04-14
Inst Owners75.62%
Inst Owner Change4.68%
Ins Owners0.04%
Ins Owner Change4.13%
Market Cap579.15B
Revenue(TTM)94.19B
Net Income(TTM)26.80B
Analysts75.63
Price Target244.4 (1.64%)
Short Float %1.05%
Short Ratio2.79
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.17% |
Yearly Dividend5.14
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.68%
DP46.19%
Div Incr Years34
Div Non Decr Years34
Ex-Date02-24 2026-02-24 (1.3)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)0.21%
Min EPS beat(2)-0.13%
Max EPS beat(2)0.55%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)2.17%
Min EPS beat(4)-0.13%
Max EPS beat(4)5.96%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)2.84%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)3.23%
EPS beat(16)14
Avg EPS beat(16)3.09%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.35%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.03%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.67%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.04%
Min Revenue beat(4)0.03%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.92%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.32%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.5%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)-4.44%
PT rev (1m)3.42%
PT rev (3m)14.83%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.07%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-3.17%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.02%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.08%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.08%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.86%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.78%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.26 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.64 | ||
| P/S | 6.15 | ||
| P/FCF | 29.4 | ||
| P/OCF | 23.61 | ||
| P/B | 7.1 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.52 |
EPS(TTM)10.8
EY4.49%
EPS(NY)11.65
Fwd EY4.84%
FCF(TTM)8.18
FCFY3.4%
OCF(TTM)10.18
OCFY4.24%
SpS39.11
BVpS33.86
TBVpS-7.32
PEG (NY)2.84
PEG (5Y)3.65
Graham Number90.7
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 13.46% | ||
| ROE | 32.87% | ||
| ROCE | 18.03% | ||
| ROIC | 14.37% | ||
| ROICexc | 16.57% | ||
| ROICexgc | 67.45% | ||
| OM | 27.78% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 28.46% | ||
| GM | 67.92% | ||
| FCFM | 20.91% |
ROA(3y)14.08%
ROA(5y)12.66%
ROE(3y)34.55%
ROE(5y)31.04%
ROIC(3y)16.34%
ROIC(5y)15%
ROICexc(3y)19.6%
ROICexc(5y)18.23%
ROICexgc(3y)74.51%
ROICexgc(5y)73.44%
ROCE(3y)20.24%
ROCE(5y)18.7%
ROICexgc growth 3Y3.9%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-2.01%
ROICexc growth 3Y8.52%
ROICexc growth 5Y5.62%
OM growth 3Y6.15%
OM growth 5Y6.99%
PM growth 3Y8.26%
PM growth 5Y9.82%
GM growth 3Y-0.67%
GM growth 5Y0.65%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.47
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.56 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.43 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.36 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 64.4% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 5.13% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 6.81 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 72.86% | ||
| Profit Quality | 73.49% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.03 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.77 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.06 |
F-Score4
WACC9.47%
ROIC/WACC1.52
Cap/Depr(3y)61.79%
Cap/Depr(5y)58.46%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.15%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.02%
Profit Quality(3y)88.82%
Profit Quality(5y)91.38%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)8.11%
EPS 3Y2.06%
EPS 5Y6.11%
EPS Q2Q%20.59%
EPS Next Y7.85%
EPS Next 2Y8.27%
EPS Next 3Y8.5%
EPS Next 5Y8.75%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.05%
Revenue growth 3Y5.6%
Revenue growth 5Y2.67%
Sales Q2Q%9.08%
Revenue Next Year7.19%
Revenue Next 2Y6.53%
Revenue Next 3Y6.26%
Revenue Next 5Y6.02%
EBIT growth 1Y12.82%
EBIT growth 3Y12.1%
EBIT growth 5Y9.84%
EBIT Next Year23.18%
EBIT Next 3Y11.51%
EBIT Next 5Y8.55%
FCF growth 1Y-0.73%
FCF growth 3Y4.65%
FCF growth 5Y-0.49%
OCF growth 1Y1.09%
OCF growth 3Y4.99%
OCF growth 5Y0.83%
JOHNSON & JOHNSON / JNJ Fundamental Analysis FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to JNJ.
What is the valuation status of JOHNSON & JOHNSON (JNJ) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to JOHNSON & JOHNSON (JNJ). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of JNJ stock?
JOHNSON & JOHNSON (JNJ) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
Can you provide the financial health for JNJ stock?
The financial health rating of JOHNSON & JOHNSON (JNJ) is 6 / 10.
Is the dividend of JOHNSON & JOHNSON sustainable?
The dividend rating of JOHNSON & JOHNSON (JNJ) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 46.19%.