SANOFI (SAN.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Paris - EPA:SAN - FR0000120578 - Common Stock
85 EUR
+0.43 (+0.51%)
Overall SAN gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated SAN against 55 industry peers in the Pharmaceuticals industry. While SAN has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. SAN is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate. Finally SAN also has an excellent dividend rating. This makes SAN very considerable for dividend investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
SAN had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year SAN had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years SAN has been profitable.
In the past 5 years SAN always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
SAN has a Return On Assets of 11.05%. This is in the better half of the industry: SAN outperforms 76.36% of its industry peers.
SAN's Return On Equity of 19.73% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SAN outperforms 63.64% of its industry peers.
SAN has a better Return On Invested Capital (13.84%) than 67.27% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for SAN is significantly below the industry average of 13.92%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (13.84%) for SAN is above the 3 year average (7.31%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.05% | ||
| ROE | 19.73% | ||
| ROIC | 13.84% |
ROA(3y)5.02%
ROA(5y)6.2%
ROE(3y)8.55%
ROE(5y)10.84%
ROIC(3y)7.31%
ROIC(5y)7.07%
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of SAN (20.35%) is better than 78.18% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of SAN has grown nicely.
SAN's Operating Margin of 23.59% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. SAN outperforms 56.36% of its industry peers.
SAN's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a Gross Margin value of 71.70%, SAN perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 49.09% of the companies in the same industry.
SAN's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 23.59% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 20.35% | ||
| GM | 71.7% |
OM growth 3Y-2.73%
OM growth 5Y1.75%
PM growth 3Y-7.54%
PM growth 5Y11.4%
GM growth 3Y0.71%
GM growth 5Y0.58%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so SAN is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for SAN remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, SAN has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
Compared to 1 year ago, SAN has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
The Debt to FCF ratio of SAN is 2.21, which is a good value as it means it would take SAN, 2.21 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 2.21, SAN belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.45% of the companies in the same industry.
SAN has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.21. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
SAN has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.21) than 76.36% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.21 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.21 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC1.81
WACC7.64%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.27 indicates that SAN should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
SAN has a Current ratio of 1.27. This is in the lower half of the industry: SAN underperforms 61.82% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.94 indicates that SAN may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
SAN's Quick ratio of 0.94 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. SAN outperforms 41.82% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.27 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.94 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for SAN have decreased by -5.35% in the last year.
SAN shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 5.10% yearly.
Looking at the last year, SAN shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 2.56% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, SAN shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 3.31% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-5.35%
EPS 3Y5.45%
EPS 5Y5.1%
EPS Q2Q%1.75%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.56%
Revenue growth 3Y4.17%
Revenue growth 5Y3.31%
Sales Q2Q%-7.47%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 7.11% on average over the next years.
Based on estimates for the next years, SAN will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.55% on average per year.
EPS Next Y3.02%
EPS Next 2Y5.77%
EPS Next 3Y5.98%
EPS Next 5Y7.11%
Revenue Next Year0.64%
Revenue Next 2Y3.51%
Revenue Next 3Y4.42%
Revenue Next 5Y4.55%
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. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 11.18, which indicates a very decent valuation of SAN.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, SAN is valued cheaper than 83.64% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of SAN to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.46), we can say SAN is valued rather cheaply.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.89 indicates a reasonable valuation of SAN.
81.82% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SAN, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of SAN to the average of the S&P500 Index (36.10), we can say SAN is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.18 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.89 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of SAN indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: SAN is cheaper than 63.64% of the companies listed in the same industry.
SAN's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 20.5 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.89 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
SAN has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)3.71
PEG (5Y)2.19
EPS Next 2Y5.77%
EPS Next 3Y5.98%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.64%, SAN is a good candidate for dividend investing.
SAN's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.82. SAN pays more dividend than 87.27% of the companies in the same industry.
SAN's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.32.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.64% |
5.2 History
The dividend of SAN has a limited annual growth rate of 4.30%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.3%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years6
5.3 Sustainability
SAN pays out 34.82% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
SAN's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP34.82%
EPS Next 2Y5.77%
EPS Next 3Y5.98%
EPA:SAN (12/5/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
85
+0.43 (+0.51%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupPharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
GICS IndustryPharmaceuticals
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners46.31%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.01%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap206.46B
Revenue(TTM)66.91B
Net Income(TTM)13.81B
Analysts81.38
Price Target107.62 (26.61%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.64% |
Yearly Dividend3.79
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.3%
DP34.82%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years6
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)1.86%
Min EPS beat(2)-2.29%
Max EPS beat(2)6.02%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)4.01%
Min EPS beat(4)-2.29%
Max EPS beat(4)14.5%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)2.17%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)2.71%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)3.44%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.96%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.3%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.63%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.71%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.57%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.66%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.12%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)9.77%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)21.47%
PT rev (1m)1.13%
PT rev (3m)-1.94%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.28%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.14%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.05%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.86%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.18%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.69%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.11%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.46%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.18 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.89 | ||
| P/S | 3.04 | ||
| P/FCF | 20.5 | ||
| P/OCF | 18.14 | ||
| P/B | 2.95 | ||
| P/tB | 22.21 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.89 |
EPS(TTM)7.6
EY8.94%
EPS(NY)8.59
Fwd EY10.11%
FCF(TTM)4.15
FCFY4.88%
OCF(TTM)4.69
OCFY5.51%
SpS27.95
BVpS28.82
TBVpS3.83
PEG (NY)3.71
PEG (5Y)2.19
Graham Number70.2
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.05% | ||
| ROE | 19.73% | ||
| ROCE | 16.7% | ||
| ROIC | 13.84% | ||
| ROICexc | 16.48% | ||
| ROICexgc | 66.95% | ||
| OM | 23.59% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 20.35% | ||
| GM | 71.7% | ||
| FCFM | 14.83% |
ROA(3y)5.02%
ROA(5y)6.2%
ROE(3y)8.55%
ROE(5y)10.84%
ROIC(3y)7.31%
ROIC(5y)7.07%
ROICexc(3y)8.13%
ROICexc(5y)7.97%
ROICexgc(3y)35.39%
ROICexgc(5y)35.54%
ROCE(3y)8.84%
ROCE(5y)8.55%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-13.63%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-1.43%
ROICexc growth 3Y-1.55%
ROICexc growth 5Y2.05%
OM growth 3Y-2.73%
OM growth 5Y1.75%
PM growth 3Y-7.54%
PM growth 5Y11.4%
GM growth 3Y0.71%
GM growth 5Y0.58%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.54
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.21 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.21 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.75 | ||
| Cap/Depr | N/A | ||
| Cap/Sales | N/A | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 58.05% | ||
| Profit Quality | 72.91% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.27 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.94 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
F-Score7
WACC7.64%
ROIC/WACC1.81
Cap/Depr(3y)73.02%
Cap/Depr(5y)67.36%
Cap/Sales(3y)6.35%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.97%
Profit Quality(3y)113.82%
Profit Quality(5y)104.22%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-5.35%
EPS 3Y5.45%
EPS 5Y5.1%
EPS Q2Q%1.75%
EPS Next Y3.02%
EPS Next 2Y5.77%
EPS Next 3Y5.98%
EPS Next 5Y7.11%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.56%
Revenue growth 3Y4.17%
Revenue growth 5Y3.31%
Sales Q2Q%-7.47%
Revenue Next Year0.64%
Revenue Next 2Y3.51%
Revenue Next 3Y4.42%
Revenue Next 5Y4.55%
EBIT growth 1Y15.64%
EBIT growth 3Y1.33%
EBIT growth 5Y5.12%
EBIT Next Year29.46%
EBIT Next 3Y13.42%
EBIT Next 5Y11.66%
FCF growth 1Y24.23%
FCF growth 3Y-11.46%
FCF growth 5Y-0.14%
OCF growth 1Y10.87%
OCF growth 3Y-4.79%
OCF growth 5Y3.31%
SANOFI / SAN.PA FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for SANOFI?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to SAN.PA.
What is the valuation status for SAN stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to SANOFI (SAN.PA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of SAN stock?
SANOFI (SAN.PA) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for SANOFI (SAN.PA) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of SANOFI (SAN.PA) is expected to grow by 3.02% in the next year.
How sustainable is the dividend of SANOFI (SAN.PA) stock?
The dividend rating of SANOFI (SAN.PA) is 8 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 34.82%.