MEDTRONIC PLC (MDT) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:MDT • IE00BTN1Y115
Current stock price
87.21 USD
-0.7 (-0.8%)
At close:
86.94 USD
-0.27 (-0.31%)
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This MDT fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. MDT Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year MDT was profitable.
- In the past year MDT had a positive cash flow from operations.
- MDT had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- In the past 5 years MDT always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- MDT has a Return On Assets of 5.04%. This is in the better half of the industry: MDT outperforms 79.79% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Equity of MDT (9.42%) is better than 80.85% of its industry peers.
- MDT has a Return On Invested Capital of 6.57%. This is amongst the best in the industry. MDT outperforms 80.32% of its industry peers.
- MDT had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 6.35%. This is below the industry average of 9.15%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (6.35%) for MDT is below the current ROIC(6.57%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.04% | ||
| ROE | 9.42% | ||
| ROIC | 6.57% |
ROA(3y)4.43%
ROA(5y)4.54%
ROE(3y)8.11%
ROE(5y)8.19%
ROIC(3y)6.35%
ROIC(5y)6.24%
1.3 Margins
- The Profit Margin of MDT (13.00%) is better than 87.77% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of MDT has declined.
- MDT has a Operating Margin of 18.98%. This is amongst the best in the industry. MDT outperforms 90.96% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MDT has remained more or less at the same level.
- MDT has a better Gross Margin (65.16%) than 70.74% of its industry peers.
- MDT's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 18.98% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 13% | ||
| GM | 65.16% |
OM growth 3Y-3.47%
OM growth 5Y0.37%
PM growth 3Y-4.39%
PM growth 5Y-3.44%
GM growth 3Y-1.55%
GM growth 5Y-0.76%
2. MDT Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- MDT has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
- The number of shares outstanding for MDT has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- MDT has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for MDT is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 2.90 indicates that MDT is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- The Altman-Z score of MDT (2.90) is better than 69.15% of its industry peers.
- MDT has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.19. This is a neutral value as MDT would need 5.19 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- MDT has a better Debt to FCF ratio (5.19) than 75.00% of its industry peers.
- MDT has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.57. This is a neutral value indicating MDT is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.57, MDT is not doing good in the industry: 62.77% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.57 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.19 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.9 |
ROIC/WACC0.99
WACC6.63%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 2.54 indicates that MDT has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.54, MDT is in line with its industry, outperforming 46.81% of the companies in the same industry.
- MDT has a Quick Ratio of 1.87. This is a normal value and indicates that MDT is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- MDT has a Quick ratio (1.87) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.54 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.87 |
3. MDT Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- MDT shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 4.87%.
- Measured over the past 5 years, MDT shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 3.68% on average per year.
- MDT shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 6.88%.
- MDT shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 3.01% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)4.87%
EPS 3Y-0.72%
EPS 5Y3.68%
EPS Q2Q%-2.16%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.88%
Revenue growth 3Y1.91%
Revenue growth 5Y3.01%
Sales Q2Q%8.74%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 7.10% on average over the next years.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 6.02% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y2.83%
EPS Next 2Y5.59%
EPS Next 3Y6.24%
EPS Next 5Y7.1%
Revenue Next Year7.95%
Revenue Next 2Y7.36%
Revenue Next 3Y6.58%
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. MDT Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 15.57, the valuation of MDT can be described as correct.
- MDT's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. MDT is cheaper than 87.23% of the companies in the same industry.
- MDT's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 26.86.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 14.22, which indicates a correct valuation of MDT.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of MDT indicates a rather cheap valuation: MDT is cheaper than 88.83% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- MDT is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 37.39, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.57 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.22 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of MDT indicates a rather cheap valuation: MDT is cheaper than 84.57% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of MDT indicates a rather cheap valuation: MDT is cheaper than 87.77% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 20.7 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.68 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
- MDT has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)5.5
PEG (5Y)4.23
EPS Next 2Y5.59%
EPS Next 3Y6.24%
5. MDT Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.23%, MDT has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- MDT's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.24. MDT pays more dividend than 97.87% of the companies in the same industry.
- MDT's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.23% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of MDT has a limited annual growth rate of 5.10%.
- MDT has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- MDT has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.1%
Div Incr Years12
Div Non Decr Years12
5.3 Sustainability
- 78.65% of the earnings are spent on dividend by MDT. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of MDT is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP78.65%
EPS Next 2Y5.59%
EPS Next 3Y6.24%
MDT Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
87.21
-0.7 (-0.8%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupHealth Care Equipment & Services
GICS IndustryHealth Care Equipment & Supplies
Earnings (Last)02-17 2026-02-17/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-20 2026-05-20/amc
Inst Owners87.92%
Inst Owner Change0.01%
Ins Owners0.28%
Ins Owner Change-1.38%
Market Cap111.97B
Revenue(TTM)35.48B
Net Income(TTM)4.61B
Analysts76.22
Price Target112.12 (28.56%)
Short Float %1.3%
Short Ratio1.87
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.23% |
Yearly Dividend2.77
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.1%
DP78.65%
Div Incr Years12
Div Non Decr Years12
Ex-Date03-27 2026-03-27 (0.71)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)1.66%
Min EPS beat(2)0.89%
Max EPS beat(2)2.43%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)1.6%
Min EPS beat(4)0.89%
Max EPS beat(4)2.43%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)1.11%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)1.9%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)1.33%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.17%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.08%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.26%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.35%
Min Revenue beat(4)0.08%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.91%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.23%
Revenue beat(12)10
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.48%
Revenue beat(16)12
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.07%
PT rev (1m)-1%
PT rev (3m)-0.12%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-2.62%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.03%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.7%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.78%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.03%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.05%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.01%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.27%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.57 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.22 | ||
| P/S | 3.16 | ||
| P/FCF | 20.7 | ||
| P/OCF | 15.37 | ||
| P/B | 2.29 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.68 |
EPS(TTM)5.6
EY6.42%
EPS(NY)6.13
Fwd EY7.03%
FCF(TTM)4.21
FCFY4.83%
OCF(TTM)5.67
OCFY6.51%
SpS27.64
BVpS38.15
TBVpS-2.53
PEG (NY)5.5
PEG (5Y)4.23
Graham Number69.34
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.04% | ||
| ROE | 9.42% | ||
| ROCE | 8.21% | ||
| ROIC | 6.57% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.32% | ||
| ROICexgc | 25.19% | ||
| OM | 18.98% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 13% | ||
| GM | 65.16% | ||
| FCFM | 15.24% |
ROA(3y)4.43%
ROA(5y)4.54%
ROE(3y)8.11%
ROE(5y)8.19%
ROIC(3y)6.35%
ROIC(5y)6.24%
ROICexc(3y)7.09%
ROICexc(5y)7.05%
ROICexgc(3y)29.85%
ROICexgc(5y)33.32%
ROCE(3y)7.94%
ROCE(5y)7.8%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-11.61%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-5.52%
ROICexc growth 3Y-2.49%
ROICexc growth 5Y3.26%
OM growth 3Y-3.47%
OM growth 5Y0.37%
PM growth 3Y-4.39%
PM growth 5Y-3.44%
GM growth 3Y-1.55%
GM growth 5Y-0.76%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.39
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.57 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.19 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.84 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 60.84% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 5.28% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 8.77 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 74.21% | ||
| Profit Quality | 117.26% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.54 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.87 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.9 |
F-Score7
WACC6.63%
ROIC/WACC0.99
Cap/Depr(3y)59.68%
Cap/Depr(5y)55.94%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.04%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.79%
Profit Quality(3y)124.85%
Profit Quality(5y)125.74%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)4.87%
EPS 3Y-0.72%
EPS 5Y3.68%
EPS Q2Q%-2.16%
EPS Next Y2.83%
EPS Next 2Y5.59%
EPS Next 3Y6.24%
EPS Next 5Y7.1%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.88%
Revenue growth 3Y1.91%
Revenue growth 5Y3.01%
Sales Q2Q%8.74%
Revenue Next Year7.95%
Revenue Next 2Y7.36%
Revenue Next 3Y6.58%
Revenue Next 5Y6.02%
EBIT growth 1Y4.15%
EBIT growth 3Y-1.62%
EBIT growth 5Y3.4%
EBIT Next Year18.42%
EBIT Next 3Y11.24%
EBIT Next 5Y9.86%
FCF growth 1Y9.67%
FCF growth 3Y-4.64%
FCF growth 5Y-2.95%
OCF growth 1Y12.56%
OCF growth 3Y-1.39%
OCF growth 5Y-0.53%
MEDTRONIC PLC / MDT Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for MDT stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to MDT.
What is the valuation status for MDT stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to MEDTRONIC PLC (MDT). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for MEDTRONIC PLC?
MEDTRONIC PLC (MDT) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for MDT stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for MEDTRONIC PLC (MDT) is 15.57 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.29.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for MDT stock?
The dividend rating of MEDTRONIC PLC (MDT) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 78.65%.