ELI LILLY & CO (LLY.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:LLY - US5324571083 - Common Stock
870.5 EUR
-0.6 (-0.07%)
Taking everything into account, LLY scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. LLY was compared to 55 industry peers in the Pharmaceuticals industry. LLY has an excellent profitability rating, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. LLY is valued quite expensive, but it does show an excellent growth. With these ratings, LLY could be worth investigating further for growth investing!.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year LLY was profitable.
In the past year LLY had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years LLY has been profitable.
LLY had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 16.02%, LLY belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 89.09% of the companies in the same industry.
LLY's Return On Equity of 77.38% is amongst the best of the industry. LLY outperforms 96.36% of its industry peers.
LLY's Return On Invested Capital of 28.84% is amongst the best of the industry. LLY outperforms 94.55% of its industry peers.
LLY had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 21.71%. This is significantly above the industry average of 13.92%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (28.84%) for LLY is above the 3 year average (21.71%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 16.02% | ||
| ROE | 77.38% | ||
| ROIC | 28.84% |
ROA(3y)11.42%
ROA(5y)11.8%
ROE(3y)60.64%
ROE(5y)70.77%
ROIC(3y)21.71%
ROIC(5y)19.96%
1.3 Margins
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 30.99%, LLY belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 96.36% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of LLY has declined.
The Operating Margin of LLY (44.41%) is better than 96.36% of its industry peers.
LLY's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 83.03%, LLY belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.45% of the companies in the same industry.
LLY's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 44.41% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 30.99% | ||
| GM | 83.03% |
OM growth 3Y12.38%
OM growth 5Y7.84%
PM growth 3Y6.05%
PM growth 5Y-8.8%
GM growth 3Y3.11%
GM growth 5Y0.62%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), LLY is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for LLY remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
LLY has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
LLY has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 8.07 indicates that LLY is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 8.07, LLY belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 94.55% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of LLY is 6.60, which is on the high side as it means it would take LLY, 6.60 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of LLY (6.60) is worse than 63.64% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.72 is on the high side and indicates that LLY has dependencies on debt financing.
LLY has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (1.72) than 78.18% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.72 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.6 | ||
| Altman-Z | 8.07 |
ROIC/WACC3.2
WACC9.02%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.55 indicates that LLY should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
LLY's Current ratio of 1.55 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. LLY outperforms 60.00% of its industry peers.
LLY has a Quick Ratio of 1.24. This is a normal value and indicates that LLY is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
LLY has a better Quick ratio (1.24) than 69.09% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.55 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.24 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
LLY shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 116.22%, which is quite impressive.
Measured over the past years, LLY shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 16.57% on average per year.
LLY shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 45.41%.
LLY shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 15.08% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)116.22%
EPS 3Y16.75%
EPS 5Y16.57%
EPS Q2Q%494.92%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)45.41%
Revenue growth 3Y16.73%
Revenue growth 5Y15.08%
Sales Q2Q%53.87%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 31.53% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
Based on estimates for the next years, LLY will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 18.88% on average per year.
EPS Next Y80.9%
EPS Next 2Y54.64%
EPS Next 3Y42.29%
EPS Next 5Y31.53%
Revenue Next Year38.67%
Revenue Next 2Y28.28%
Revenue Next 3Y23.95%
Revenue Next 5Y18.88%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
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. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 46.18 indicates a quite expensive valuation of LLY.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, LLY is valued a bit more expensive than 65.45% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of LLY to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.46), we can say LLY is valued expensively.
LLY is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 32.67.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, LLY is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 67.27% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 36.10, LLY is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 46.18 | ||
| Fwd PE | 32.67 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, LLY is valued a bit more expensive than 72.73% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, LLY is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 70.91% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 149.16 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 34.97 |
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.
The excellent profitability rating of LLY may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as LLY's earnings are expected to grow with 42.29% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.57
PEG (5Y)2.79
EPS Next 2Y54.64%
EPS Next 3Y42.29%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.59%, LLY is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.82, LLY has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.32, LLY's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.59% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of LLY grows each year by 15.59%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)15.59%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years6
5.3 Sustainability
28.28% of the earnings are spent on dividend by LLY. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of LLY is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP28.28%
EPS Next 2Y54.64%
EPS Next 3Y42.29%
FRA:LLY (12/5/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
870.5
-0.6 (-0.07%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupPharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
GICS IndustryPharmaceuticals
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners83.08%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.16%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap822.95B
Revenue(TTM)59.42B
Net Income(TTM)18.41B
Analysts80.54
Price Target913.45 (4.93%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.59% |
Yearly Dividend4.24
Dividend Growth(5Y)15.59%
DP28.28%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years6
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)18.28%
Min EPS beat(2)14.51%
Max EPS beat(2)22.05%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)13.1%
Min EPS beat(4)6.45%
Max EPS beat(4)22.05%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)12.06%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)23.73%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)17.41%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)6.77%
Min Revenue beat(2)4.72%
Max Revenue beat(2)8.81%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)2.95%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.24%
Max Revenue beat(4)8.81%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)2.39%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.64%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.04%
PT rev (1m)14.66%
PT rev (3m)14.89%
EPS NQ rev (1m)3.22%
EPS NQ rev (3m)3.6%
EPS NY rev (1m)3.7%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.29%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)2.37%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.48%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.44%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.3%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 46.18 | ||
| Fwd PE | 32.67 | ||
| P/S | 16.16 | ||
| P/FCF | 149.16 | ||
| P/OCF | 59.77 | ||
| P/B | 40.35 | ||
| P/tB | 83.86 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 34.97 |
EPS(TTM)18.85
EY2.17%
EPS(NY)26.65
Fwd EY3.06%
FCF(TTM)5.84
FCFY0.67%
OCF(TTM)14.56
OCFY1.67%
SpS53.88
BVpS21.57
TBVpS10.38
PEG (NY)0.57
PEG (5Y)2.79
Graham Number95.66
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 16.02% | ||
| ROE | 77.38% | ||
| ROCE | 35.28% | ||
| ROIC | 28.84% | ||
| ROICexc | 33.25% | ||
| ROICexgc | 41.06% | ||
| OM | 44.41% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 30.99% | ||
| GM | 83.03% | ||
| FCFM | 10.83% |
ROA(3y)11.42%
ROA(5y)11.8%
ROE(3y)60.64%
ROE(5y)70.77%
ROIC(3y)21.71%
ROIC(5y)19.96%
ROICexc(3y)23.23%
ROICexc(5y)21.74%
ROICexgc(3y)32.89%
ROICexgc(5y)32.31%
ROCE(3y)29.19%
ROCE(5y)26%
ROICexgc growth 3Y1.59%
ROICexgc growth 5Y4.02%
ROICexc growth 3Y9.55%
ROICexc growth 5Y8.82%
OM growth 3Y12.38%
OM growth 5Y7.84%
PM growth 3Y6.05%
PM growth 5Y-8.8%
GM growth 3Y3.11%
GM growth 5Y0.62%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.52
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.72 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.6 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.44 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 507.66% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 16.2% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 56.78% | ||
| Profit Quality | 34.96% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.55 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.24 | ||
| Altman-Z | 8.07 |
F-Score7
WACC9.02%
ROIC/WACC3.2
Cap/Depr(3y)385.26%
Cap/Depr(5y)286.02%
Cap/Sales(3y)16.93%
Cap/Sales(5y)13.13%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)116.22%
EPS 3Y16.75%
EPS 5Y16.57%
EPS Q2Q%494.92%
EPS Next Y80.9%
EPS Next 2Y54.64%
EPS Next 3Y42.29%
EPS Next 5Y31.53%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)45.41%
Revenue growth 3Y16.73%
Revenue growth 5Y15.08%
Sales Q2Q%53.87%
Revenue Next Year38.67%
Revenue Next 2Y28.28%
Revenue Next 3Y23.95%
Revenue Next 5Y18.88%
EBIT growth 1Y82.81%
EBIT growth 3Y31.18%
EBIT growth 5Y24.1%
EBIT Next Year93.86%
EBIT Next 3Y42.49%
EBIT Next 5Y32.15%
FCF growth 1Y4003.21%
FCF growth 3Y-57.48%
FCF growth 5Y-34.68%
OCF growth 1Y158.46%
OCF growth 3Y6.69%
OCF growth 5Y12.76%
ELI LILLY & CO / LLY.DE FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for LLY stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to LLY.DE.
What is the valuation status for LLY 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.
What is the financial health of ELI LILLY & CO (LLY.DE) stock?
The financial health rating of ELI LILLY & CO (LLY.DE) is 5 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for ELI LILLY & CO (LLY.DE) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of ELI LILLY & CO (LLY.DE) is expected to grow by 80.9% in the next year.