Logo image of JNJ

JOHNSON & JOHNSON (JNJ) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:JNJ - US4781601046 - Common Stock

204.39 USD
-1.36 (-0.66%)
Last: 1/9/2026, 6:40:00 PM
204.5 USD
+0.11 (+0.05%)
After Hours: 1/9/2026, 6:40:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to JNJ. JNJ was compared to 191 industry peers in the Pharmaceuticals industry. While JNJ has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. JNJ is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate. JNJ also has an excellent dividend rating. This makes JNJ very considerable for dividend investing!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

8

1. Profitability

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.
JNJ had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
JNJ Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFJNJ 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 10B 20B 30B

1.2 Ratios

With an excellent Return On Assets value of 13.03%, JNJ belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.19% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of JNJ (31.69%) is better than 93.72% of its industry peers.
JNJ's Return On Invested Capital of 14.68% is amongst the best of the industry. JNJ outperforms 94.24% of its industry peers.
JNJ had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 15.41%. This is above the industry average of 12.85%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 13.03%
ROE 31.69%
ROIC 14.68%
ROA(3y)12.79%
ROA(5y)11.65%
ROE(3y)31.38%
ROE(5y)29.12%
ROIC(3y)15.41%
ROIC(5y)14.48%
JNJ Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICJNJ Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30 40 50

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of JNJ (27.26%) is better than 92.67% of its industry peers.
JNJ's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 27.00%, JNJ belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.67% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of JNJ has grown nicely.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 68.14%, JNJ is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.96% of the companies in the same industry.
JNJ's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 27%
PM (TTM) 27.26%
GM 68.14%
OM growth 3Y0.33%
OM growth 5Y3.14%
PM growth 3Y-15.79%
PM growth 5Y-2.98%
GM growth 3Y-0.56%
GM growth 5Y0.76%
JNJ Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsJNJ Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60

6

2. Health

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.
The number of shares outstanding for JNJ has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
JNJ has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
JNJ Yearly Shares OutstandingJNJ Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B
JNJ Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsJNJ Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50B 100B 150B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 4.76 indicates that JNJ is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 4.76, JNJ is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.25% of the companies in the same industry.
JNJ has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.34. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as JNJ would need 2.34 years to pay back of all of its debts.
JNJ's Debt to FCF ratio of 2.34 is amongst the best of the industry. JNJ outperforms 92.67% of its industry peers.
JNJ has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.55. This is a neutral value indicating JNJ is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of JNJ (0.55) is worse than 65.97% 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 RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.55
Debt/FCF 2.34
Altman-Z 4.76
ROIC/WACC1.5
WACC9.79%
JNJ Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFJNJ Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20B 40B 60B

2.3 Liquidity

JNJ has a Current Ratio of 1.07. 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 1.07, JNJ is doing worse than 83.25% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.80 indicates that JNJ may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.80, JNJ is doing worse than 82.20% of the companies in the same industry.
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 RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.07
Quick Ratio 0.8
JNJ Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesJNJ Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20B 40B 60B

4

3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 1.37% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 2.85% on average over the past years.
Looking at the last year, JNJ shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 5.08% in the last year.
JNJ shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 1.60% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)1.37%
EPS 3Y0.64%
EPS 5Y2.85%
EPS Q2Q%15.7%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.08%
Revenue growth 3Y4.1%
Revenue growth 5Y1.6%
Sales Q2Q%6.77%

3.2 Future

JNJ is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 7.68% yearly.
JNJ is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.29% yearly.
EPS Next Y9.85%
EPS Next 2Y8.02%
EPS Next 3Y7.82%
EPS Next 5Y7.68%
Revenue Next Year5.61%
Revenue Next 2Y5.47%
Revenue Next 3Y5.32%
Revenue Next 5Y5.29%

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.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
JNJ Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesJNJ 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 20B 40B 60B 80B 100B
JNJ Yearly EPS VS EstimatesJNJ 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 5 10 15

6

4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 19.69 indicates a rather expensive valuation of JNJ.
81.15% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than JNJ, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.19, JNJ is valued a bit cheaper.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.53, the valuation of JNJ can be described as rather expensive.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of JNJ indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: JNJ is cheaper than 79.06% of the companies listed in the same industry.
JNJ's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 23.88.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 19.69
Fwd PE 17.53
JNJ Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsJNJ Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, JNJ is valued cheaply inside the industry as 81.15% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, JNJ is valued cheaply inside the industry as 82.20% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 25.13
EV/EBITDA 15.76
JNJ Per share dataJNJ EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
JNJ has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2
PEG (5Y)6.91
EPS Next 2Y8.02%
EPS Next 3Y7.82%

7

5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.51%, JNJ has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.42, JNJ pays a better dividend. On top of this JNJ pays more dividend than 93.72% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.94, JNJ pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.51%

5.2 History

The dividend of JNJ is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 9.24%!
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)9.24%
Div Incr Years34
Div Non Decr Years34
JNJ Yearly Dividends per shareJNJ Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1 2 3 4 5

5.3 Sustainability

48.70% 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, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP48.7%
EPS Next 2Y8.02%
EPS Next 3Y7.82%
JNJ Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendJNJ Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B
JNJ Dividend Payout.JNJ Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.JNJ Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

JOHNSON & JOHNSON

NYSE:JNJ (1/9/2026, 6:40:00 PM)

After market: 204.5 +0.11 (+0.05%)

204.39

-1.36 (-0.66%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupPharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
GICS IndustryPharmaceuticals
Earnings (Last)10-14 2025-10-14/bmo
Earnings (Next)01-21 2026-01-21/amc
Inst Owners75.09%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.03%
Ins Owner Change-0.56%
Market Cap492.44B
Revenue(TTM)92.15B
Net Income(TTM)25.12B
Analysts75.63
Price Target212.83 (4.13%)
Short Float %1%
Short Ratio2.79
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.51%
Yearly Dividend4.91
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.24%
DP48.7%
Div Incr Years34
Div Non Decr Years34
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)1.42%
Min EPS beat(2)0.55%
Max EPS beat(2)2.3%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)2.37%
Min EPS beat(4)0.55%
Max EPS beat(4)5.96%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)2.79%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)3.6%
EPS beat(16)14
Avg EPS beat(16)3.08%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.48%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.03%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.92%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.74%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.55%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.92%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.34%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.01%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-8.34%
PT rev (1m)3.74%
PT rev (3m)15.76%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.12%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.66%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.02%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.05%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.03%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.23%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.36%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 19.69
Fwd PE 17.53
P/S 5.34
P/FCF 25.13
P/OCF 20.35
P/B 6.21
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 15.76
EPS(TTM)10.38
EY5.08%
EPS(NY)11.66
Fwd EY5.7%
FCF(TTM)8.13
FCFY3.98%
OCF(TTM)10.05
OCFY4.92%
SpS38.25
BVpS32.9
TBVpS-7.27
PEG (NY)2
PEG (5Y)6.91
Graham Number87.66
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 13.03%
ROE 31.69%
ROCE 17.53%
ROIC 14.68%
ROICexc 16.82%
ROICexgc 69.32%
OM 27%
PM (TTM) 27.26%
GM 68.14%
FCFM 21.27%
ROA(3y)12.79%
ROA(5y)11.65%
ROE(3y)31.38%
ROE(5y)29.12%
ROIC(3y)15.41%
ROIC(5y)14.48%
ROICexc(3y)18.76%
ROICexc(5y)17.88%
ROICexgc(3y)74.12%
ROICexgc(5y)78.04%
ROCE(3y)18.6%
ROCE(5y)17.28%
ROICexgc growth 3Y1.2%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-0.66%
ROICexc growth 3Y3.58%
ROICexc growth 5Y3.41%
OM growth 3Y0.33%
OM growth 5Y3.14%
PM growth 3Y-15.79%
PM growth 5Y-2.98%
GM growth 3Y-0.56%
GM growth 5Y0.76%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.48
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.55
Debt/FCF 2.34
Debt/EBITDA 1.36
Cap/Depr 62.36%
Cap/Sales 5%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 75.02%
Profit Quality 78.02%
Current Ratio 1.07
Quick Ratio 0.8
Altman-Z 4.76
F-Score5
WACC9.79%
ROIC/WACC1.5
Cap/Depr(3y)59.5%
Cap/Depr(5y)54.84%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.11%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.8%
Profit Quality(3y)96.25%
Profit Quality(5y)104.12%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)1.37%
EPS 3Y0.64%
EPS 5Y2.85%
EPS Q2Q%15.7%
EPS Next Y9.85%
EPS Next 2Y8.02%
EPS Next 3Y7.82%
EPS Next 5Y7.68%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.08%
Revenue growth 3Y4.1%
Revenue growth 5Y1.6%
Sales Q2Q%6.77%
Revenue Next Year5.61%
Revenue Next 2Y5.47%
Revenue Next 3Y5.32%
Revenue Next 5Y5.29%
EBIT growth 1Y2.89%
EBIT growth 3Y4.44%
EBIT growth 5Y4.79%
EBIT Next Year30.55%
EBIT Next 3Y13.35%
EBIT Next 5Y8.85%
FCF growth 1Y24.53%
FCF growth 3Y0.14%
FCF growth 5Y-0.08%
OCF growth 1Y19.36%
OCF growth 3Y1.2%
OCF growth 5Y0.72%

JOHNSON & JOHNSON / JNJ FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for JOHNSON & JOHNSON?

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 6 / 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 48.7%.