ELI LILLY & CO (LLY.DE) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
FRA:LLY • US5324571083
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This LLY.DE fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. LLY.DE Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- LLY had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year LLY had a positive cash flow from operations.
- LLY had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- In the past 5 years LLY always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- LLY has a Return On Assets of 18.35%. This is amongst the best in the industry. LLY outperforms 94.23% of its industry peers.
- LLY has a Return On Equity of 77.78%. This is amongst the best in the industry. LLY outperforms 94.23% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 31.47%, LLY belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 96.15% of the companies in the same industry.
- LLY had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 25.56%. This is significantly above the industry average of 14.90%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (25.56%) for LLY is below the current ROIC(31.47%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 18.35% | ||
| ROE | 77.78% | ||
| ROIC | 31.47% |
ROA(3y)13.33%
ROA(5y)12.81%
ROE(3y)67.02%
ROE(5y)64.37%
ROIC(3y)25.56%
ROIC(5y)23%
1.3 Margins
- The Profit Margin of LLY (31.66%) is better than 96.15% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of LLY has grown nicely.
- With an excellent Operating Margin value of 45.56%, LLY belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 96.15% of the companies in the same industry.
- LLY's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 83.04%, LLY belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.46% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of LLY has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 45.56% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 31.66% | ||
| GM | 83.04% |
OM growth 3Y16.24%
OM growth 5Y10.3%
PM growth 3Y13.11%
PM growth 5Y4.64%
GM growth 3Y2.65%
GM growth 5Y1.35%
2. LLY.DE Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so LLY is creating value.
- LLY has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- LLY has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, LLY has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- LLY has an Altman-Z score of 8.02. This indicates that LLY is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- The Altman-Z score of LLY (8.02) is better than 96.15% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of LLY is 7.13, which is on the high side as it means it would take LLY, 7.13 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- LLY has a Debt to FCF ratio of 7.13. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: LLY outperforms 44.23% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.54 is on the high side and indicates that LLY has dependencies on debt financing.
- LLY has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (1.54) than 78.85% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.54 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.13 | ||
| Altman-Z | 8.02 |
ROIC/WACC3.41
WACC9.22%
2.3 Liquidity
- LLY has a Current Ratio of 1.58. This is a normal value and indicates that LLY is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of LLY (1.58) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.19 indicates that LLY should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- LLY has a Quick ratio of 1.19. This is in the better half of the industry: LLY outperforms 67.31% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.58 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.19 |
3. LLY.DE Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- LLY shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 86.23%, which is quite impressive.
- LLY shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 25.01% yearly.
- LLY shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 44.70%.
- LLY shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 21.58% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)86.23%
EPS 3Y44.11%
EPS 5Y25.01%
EPS Q2Q%41.73%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)44.7%
Revenue growth 3Y31.69%
Revenue growth 5Y21.58%
Sales Q2Q%42.56%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, LLY will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 20.51% on average per year.
- Based on estimates for the next years, LLY will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 14.96% on average per year.
EPS Next Y44.39%
EPS Next 2Y32.81%
EPS Next 3Y27.54%
EPS Next 5Y20.51%
Revenue Next Year28.44%
Revenue Next 2Y22.2%
Revenue Next 3Y19.11%
Revenue Next 5Y14.96%
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 stable.
- The estimated forward Revenue growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
4. LLY.DE Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 37.72, the valuation of LLY can be described as expensive.
- 65.38% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than LLY, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.73. LLY is valued slightly more expensive when compared to this.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 26.12, LLY can be considered very expensive at the moment.
- LLY's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. LLY is more expensive than 63.46% of the companies in the same industry.
- LLY's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 23.72.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 37.72 | ||
| Fwd PE | 26.12 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, LLY is valued a bit more expensive than 61.54% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of LLY indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: LLY is more expensive than 67.31% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 144.44 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 28.46 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- LLY's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
- LLY has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as LLY's earnings are expected to grow with 27.54% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.85
PEG (5Y)1.51
EPS Next 2Y32.81%
EPS Next 3Y27.54%
5. LLY.DE Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a yearly dividend of 0.71%, LLY is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
- LLY's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 1.92.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.91, LLY's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.71% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of LLY grows each year by 15.17%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)15.17%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years6
5.3 Sustainability
- LLY pays out 26.09% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
- LLY's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP26.09%
EPS Next 2Y32.81%
EPS Next 3Y27.54%
LLY.DE Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
FRA:LLY (3/20/2026, 5:21:33 PM)
794.8
-4.8 (-0.6%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupPharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
GICS IndustryPharmaceuticals
Earnings (Last)02-04 2026-02-04/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-30 2026-04-30
Inst Owners84.52%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.18%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap749.78B
Revenue(TTM)65.18B
Net Income(TTM)20.64B
Analysts81.54
Price Target1036.92 (30.46%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.71% |
Yearly Dividend4.96
Dividend Growth(5Y)15.17%
DP26.09%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years6
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)16.98%
Min EPS beat(2)11.92%
Max EPS beat(2)22.05%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)14.46%
Min EPS beat(4)9.38%
Max EPS beat(4)22.05%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)12.16%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)23.37%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)18.14%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)7.59%
Min Revenue beat(2)6.36%
Max Revenue beat(2)8.81%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)4.85%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.5%
Max Revenue beat(4)8.81%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)2.73%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)3.29%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.28%
PT rev (1m)4.24%
PT rev (3m)13.52%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.26%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-3.54%
EPS NY rev (1m)4.15%
EPS NY rev (3m)7.45%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.25%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.93%
Revenue NY rev (1m)5.62%
Revenue NY rev (3m)7.77%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 37.72 | ||
| Fwd PE | 26.12 | ||
| P/S | 13.22 | ||
| P/FCF | 144.44 | ||
| P/OCF | 51.24 | ||
| P/B | 32.46 | ||
| P/tB | 61.02 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 28.46 |
EPS(TTM)21.07
EY2.65%
EPS(NY)30.43
Fwd EY3.83%
FCF(TTM)5.5
FCFY0.69%
OCF(TTM)15.51
OCFY1.95%
SpS60.14
BVpS24.48
TBVpS13.02
PEG (NY)0.85
PEG (5Y)1.51
Graham Number107.73
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 18.35% | ||
| ROE | 77.78% | ||
| ROCE | 38.44% | ||
| ROIC | 31.47% | ||
| ROICexc | 34.74% | ||
| ROICexgc | 42.23% | ||
| OM | 45.56% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 31.66% | ||
| GM | 83.04% | ||
| FCFM | 9.15% |
ROA(3y)13.33%
ROA(5y)12.81%
ROE(3y)67.02%
ROE(5y)64.37%
ROIC(3y)25.56%
ROIC(5y)23%
ROICexc(3y)27.7%
ROICexc(5y)25.05%
ROICexgc(3y)35.92%
ROICexgc(5y)34.98%
ROCE(3y)33.47%
ROCE(5y)29.68%
ROICexgc growth 3Y8.25%
ROICexgc growth 5Y7.72%
ROICexc growth 3Y17.48%
ROICexc growth 5Y13.55%
OM growth 3Y16.24%
OM growth 5Y10.3%
PM growth 3Y13.11%
PM growth 5Y4.64%
GM growth 3Y2.65%
GM growth 5Y1.35%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.58
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.54 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.13 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.29 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 543.27% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 16.64% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 46.91 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 53.05% | ||
| Profit Quality | 28.9% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.58 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.19 | ||
| Altman-Z | 8.02 |
F-Score7
WACC9.22%
ROIC/WACC3.41
Cap/Depr(3y)500.99%
Cap/Depr(5y)364.02%
Cap/Sales(3y)18.99%
Cap/Sales(5y)14.81%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)86.23%
EPS 3Y44.11%
EPS 5Y25.01%
EPS Q2Q%41.73%
EPS Next Y44.39%
EPS Next 2Y32.81%
EPS Next 3Y27.54%
EPS Next 5Y20.51%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)44.7%
Revenue growth 3Y31.69%
Revenue growth 5Y21.58%
Sales Q2Q%42.56%
Revenue Next Year28.44%
Revenue Next 2Y22.2%
Revenue Next 3Y19.11%
Revenue Next 5Y14.96%
EBIT growth 1Y74.26%
EBIT growth 3Y53.07%
EBIT growth 5Y34.09%
EBIT Next Year54.56%
EBIT Next 3Y29.09%
EBIT Next 5Y22.24%
FCF growth 1Y1339.54%
FCF growth 3Y9.04%
FCF growth 5Y5.93%
OCF growth 1Y90.67%
OCF growth 3Y30.38%
OCF growth 5Y20.93%
ELI LILLY & CO / LLY.DE Fundamental Analysis FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for ELI LILLY & CO?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to LLY.DE.
What is the valuation status of ELI LILLY & CO (LLY.DE) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to ELI LILLY & CO (LLY.DE). This can be considered as Overvalued.
What is the profitability of LLY stock?
ELI LILLY & CO (LLY.DE) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for LLY stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for ELI LILLY & CO (LLY.DE) is 37.72 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 32.46.
What is the earnings growth outlook for ELI LILLY & CO?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of ELI LILLY & CO (LLY.DE) is expected to grow by 44.39% in the next year.