JOHNSON & JOHNSON (JNJ) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:JNJ • US4781601046
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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
- In the past year JNJ was profitable.
- In the past year JNJ had a positive cash flow from operations.
- JNJ had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- Each year in the past 5 years JNJ had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- JNJ's Return On Assets of 13.46% is amongst the best of the industry. JNJ outperforms 94.79% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 32.87%, JNJ belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 94.79% of the companies in the same industry.
- JNJ has a Return On Invested Capital of 14.37%. This is amongst the best in the industry. JNJ outperforms 93.75% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for JNJ is above the industry average of 12.98%.
| 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
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 28.46%, JNJ belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 94.79% of the companies in the same industry.
- JNJ's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- JNJ's Operating Margin of 27.78% is amongst the best of the industry. JNJ outperforms 93.75% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of JNJ has grown nicely.
- JNJ has a better Gross Margin (67.92%) than 76.56% of its industry peers.
- 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.
- Compared to 1 year ago, JNJ has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- JNJ has an Altman-Z score of 5.03. This indicates that JNJ is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- JNJ's Altman-Z score of 5.03 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. JNJ outperforms 76.56% of its industry peers.
- JNJ has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.43. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as JNJ would need 2.43 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 2.43, JNJ belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.23% of the companies in the same industry.
- JNJ has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.56. This is a neutral value indicating JNJ is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- JNJ has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.56. This is in the lower half of the industry: JNJ underperforms 64.06% of its industry peers.
- Although JNJ's pure debt/equity ratio does not look good, it has limited outstanding debt compared to the Free Cash Flow. 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.56 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.43 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.03 |
ROIC/WACC1.51
WACC9.55%
2.3 Liquidity
- JNJ has a Current Ratio of 1.03. This is a normal value and indicates that JNJ is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.03, JNJ is doing worse than 82.81% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.77 indicates that JNJ may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- The Quick ratio of JNJ (0.77) is worse than 83.33% of its industry peers.
- 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.
- JNJ shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 6.11% yearly.
- Looking at the last year, JNJ shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 6.05% in the last year.
- 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
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 8.75% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- Based on estimates for the next years, JNJ will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 6.02% on average per year.
EPS Next Y7.85%
EPS Next 2Y8.27%
EPS Next 3Y8.5%
EPS Next 5Y8.75%
Revenue Next Year7.23%
Revenue Next 2Y6.51%
Revenue Next 3Y6.23%
Revenue Next 5Y6.02%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
- The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. JNJ Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 22.05, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of JNJ.
- JNJ's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. JNJ is cheaper than 81.77% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of JNJ to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.11), we can say JNJ is valued inline with the index average.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.44 indicates a rather expensive valuation of JNJ.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, JNJ is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 78.65% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.12, JNJ is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.05 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.44 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, JNJ is valued cheaply inside the industry as 81.25% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- 82.29% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than JNJ, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 29.13 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.36 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
- The excellent profitability rating of JNJ may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.81
PEG (5Y)3.61
EPS Next 2Y8.27%
EPS Next 3Y8.5%
5. JNJ Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.15%, JNJ has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- JNJ's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.77. JNJ pays more dividend than 93.23% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.91, JNJ has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.15% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of JNJ is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 7.68%!
- JNJ has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- JNJ has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.68%
Div Incr Years34
Div Non Decr Years34
5.3 Sustainability
- 46.19% of the earnings are spent on dividend by JNJ. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
- The dividend of JNJ is growing around the same rate as the earnings are growing. If this keeps up the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP46.19%
EPS Next 2Y8.27%
EPS Next 3Y8.5%
JNJ Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
238.11
-5.08 (-2.09%)
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 Cap573.82B
Revenue(TTM)94.19B
Net Income(TTM)26.80B
Analysts75.63
Price Target236.32 (-0.75%)
Short Float %1.05%
Short Ratio2.79
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.15% |
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)0.75%
PT rev (3m)14.32%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.02%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-3.26%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.02%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.02%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.01%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.87%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.01%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.87%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.05 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.44 | ||
| P/S | 6.09 | ||
| P/FCF | 29.13 | ||
| P/OCF | 23.39 | ||
| P/B | 7.04 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.36 |
EPS(TTM)10.8
EY4.54%
EPS(NY)11.65
Fwd EY4.89%
FCF(TTM)8.17
FCFY3.43%
OCF(TTM)10.18
OCFY4.27%
SpS39.09
BVpS33.84
TBVpS-7.32
PEG (NY)2.81
PEG (5Y)3.61
Graham Number90.68
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 | 5.03 |
F-Score4
WACC9.55%
ROIC/WACC1.51
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 Year7.23%
Revenue Next 2Y6.51%
Revenue Next 3Y6.23%
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%.