ELI LILLY & CO (LLY.DE) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
FRA:LLY • US5324571083
Current stock price
784.8 EUR
-0.3 (-0.04%)
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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
- In the past year LLY was profitable.
- LLY had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Each year in the past 5 years LLY has been profitable.
- In the past 5 years LLY always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of LLY (18.35%) is better than 96.08% of its industry peers.
- With an excellent Return On Equity value of 77.78%, LLY belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 96.08% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Return On Invested Capital of LLY (31.47%) is better than 98.04% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for LLY is significantly above the industry average of 13.61%.
- 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 96.08% of its industry peers.
- LLY's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- The Operating Margin of LLY (45.56%) is better than 98.04% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of LLY has grown nicely.
- LLY has a Gross Margin of 83.04%. This is amongst the best in the industry. LLY outperforms 86.27% of its industry peers.
- LLY's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), LLY is creating value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, LLY has less shares outstanding
- LLY has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for LLY has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 8.03 indicates that LLY is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 8.03, LLY belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.20% of the companies in the same industry.
- LLY has a debt to FCF ratio of 7.13. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as LLY would need 7.13 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- LLY has a worse Debt to FCF ratio (7.13) than 60.78% 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 78.43% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.54 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.13 | ||
| Altman-Z | 8.03 |
ROIC/WACC3.37
WACC9.33%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.58 indicates that LLY should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- With a decent Current ratio value of 1.58, LLY is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.19 indicates that LLY should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.19, LLY is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.59% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.58 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.19 |
3. LLY.DE Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 86.23% over the past year.
- Measured over the past years, LLY shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 25.01% on average per year.
- The Revenue has grown by 44.70% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
- The Revenue has been growing by 21.58% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
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
- LLY is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 20.51% yearly.
- LLY is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 14.96% yearly.
EPS Next Y44.42%
EPS Next 2Y32.59%
EPS Next 3Y27.1%
EPS Next 5Y20.51%
Revenue Next Year28.55%
Revenue Next 2Y22.14%
Revenue Next 3Y18.91%
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.
- Although the future Revenue growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
4. LLY.DE Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 37.91, the valuation of LLY can be described as expensive.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, LLY is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 60.78% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of LLY to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.47), we can say LLY is valued slightly more expensively.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 26.25 indicates a quite expensive valuation of LLY.
- 60.78% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than LLY, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of LLY to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.62), we can say LLY is valued inline with the index average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 37.91 | ||
| Fwd PE | 26.25 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- LLY's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, LLY is valued a bit more expensive than 72.55% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 145.39 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 28.48 |
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 27.10% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.85
PEG (5Y)1.52
EPS Next 2Y32.59%
EPS Next 3Y27.1%
5. LLY.DE Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a yearly dividend of 0.77%, LLY is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.89, LLY has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.81, LLY's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.77% |
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 Years7
Div Non Decr Years7
5.3 Sustainability
- 26.09% 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.
DP26.09%
EPS Next 2Y32.59%
EPS Next 3Y27.1%
LLY.DE Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
FRA:LLY (4/24/2026, 10:37:51 AM)
784.8
-0.3 (-0.04%)
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 Owners84.43%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.16%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap741.49B
Revenue(TTM)65.18B
Net Income(TTM)20.64B
Analysts81.03
Price Target1040.45 (32.58%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.77% |
Yearly Dividend4.82
Dividend Growth(5Y)15.17%
DP26.09%
Div Incr Years7
Div Non Decr Years7
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)0.34%
PT rev (3m)8.43%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-3.2%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-7.39%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.02%
EPS NY rev (3m)6.58%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.05%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)3.47%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.15%
Revenue NY rev (3m)5.92%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 37.91 | ||
| Fwd PE | 26.25 | ||
| P/S | 13.3 | ||
| P/FCF | 145.39 | ||
| P/OCF | 51.57 | ||
| P/B | 32.68 | ||
| P/tB | 61.43 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 28.48 |
EPS(TTM)20.7
EY2.64%
EPS(NY)29.9
Fwd EY3.81%
FCF(TTM)5.4
FCFY0.69%
OCF(TTM)15.22
OCFY1.94%
SpS58.99
BVpS24.02
TBVpS12.78
PEG (NY)0.85
PEG (5Y)1.52
Graham Number105.762 (-86.52%)
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 | 8.03 |
F-Score7
WACC9.33%
ROIC/WACC3.37
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 Y44.42%
EPS Next 2Y32.59%
EPS Next 3Y27.1%
EPS Next 5Y20.51%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)44.7%
Revenue growth 3Y31.69%
Revenue growth 5Y21.58%
Sales Q2Q%42.56%
Revenue Next Year28.55%
Revenue Next 2Y22.14%
Revenue Next 3Y18.91%
Revenue Next 5Y14.96%
EBIT growth 1Y74.26%
EBIT growth 3Y53.07%
EBIT growth 5Y34.09%
EBIT Next Year54.37%
EBIT Next 3Y28.79%
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.
How profitable is ELI LILLY & CO (LLY.DE) stock?
ELI LILLY & CO (LLY.DE) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of ELI LILLY & CO (LLY.DE) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for ELI LILLY & CO (LLY.DE) is 37.91 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 32.68.
Is the dividend of ELI LILLY & CO sustainable?
The dividend rating of ELI LILLY & CO (LLY.DE) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 26.09%.