STRYKER CORP (SYK) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:SYK • US8636671013

381.89 USD
-2.7 (-0.7%)
At close: Mar 4, 2026
381.89 USD
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After Hours: 3/4/2026, 8:04:00 PM
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This SYK fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

Fundamental Rating

6

Overall SYK gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated SYK against 184 industry peers in the Health Care Equipment & Supplies industry. SYK has an excellent profitability rating, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. SYK has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively. Finally SYK also has an excellent dividend rating. These ratings would make SYK suitable for dividend investing!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. SYK Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • SYK had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year SYK had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • SYK had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • SYK had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
SYK Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFSYK Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

1.2 Ratios

  • SYK has a Return On Assets of 6.78%. This is amongst the best in the industry. SYK outperforms 87.50% of its industry peers.
  • With an excellent Return On Equity value of 14.48%, SYK belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.22% of the companies in the same industry.
  • SYK has a better Return On Invested Capital (11.20%) than 91.30% of its industry peers.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for SYK is above the industry average of 8.90%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (11.08%) for SYK is below the current ROIC(11.20%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.78%
ROE 14.48%
ROIC 11.2%
ROA(3y)7.23%
ROA(5y)6.77%
ROE(3y)15.34%
ROE(5y)14.72%
ROIC(3y)11.08%
ROIC(5y)10.41%
SYK Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICSYK Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30

1.3 Margins

  • Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 12.92%, SYK belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.59% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of SYK has grown nicely.
  • The Operating Margin of SYK (22.66%) is better than 94.02% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SYK has grown nicely.
  • The Gross Margin of SYK (64.57%) is better than 69.57% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of SYK has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 22.66%
PM (TTM) 12.92%
GM 64.57%
OM growth 3Y3.78%
OM growth 5Y2.35%
PM growth 3Y0.37%
PM growth 5Y3.01%
GM growth 3Y0.78%
GM growth 5Y0.34%
SYK Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsSYK Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20 40 60

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2. SYK Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so SYK is still creating some value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for SYK has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, SYK has more shares outstanding
  • Compared to 1 year ago, SYK has a worse debt to assets ratio.
SYK Yearly Shares OutstandingSYK Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M
SYK Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsSYK Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10B 20B 30B 40B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 5.16 indicates that SYK is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • The Altman-Z score of SYK (5.16) is better than 77.17% of its industry peers.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of SYK is 3.70, which is a good value as it means it would take SYK, 3.70 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • SYK has a Debt to FCF ratio of 3.70. This is amongst the best in the industry. SYK outperforms 80.98% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.66 indicates that SYK is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • SYK has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (0.66) than 66.30% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.66
Debt/FCF 3.7
Altman-Z 5.16
ROIC/WACC1.14
WACC9.81%
SYK Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFSYK Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5B 10B 15B 20B

2.3 Liquidity

  • SYK has a Current Ratio of 1.89. This is a normal value and indicates that SYK is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • The Current ratio of SYK (1.89) is worse than 64.67% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.21 indicates that SYK should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • SYK has a worse Quick ratio (1.21) than 67.39% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.89
Quick Ratio 1.21
SYK Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesSYK Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5B 10B

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3. SYK Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • SYK shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 11.81%, which is quite good.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 12.90% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
  • SYK shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 11.16%.
  • SYK shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 11.84% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)11.81%
EPS 3Y13.43%
EPS 5Y12.9%
EPS Q2Q%11.47%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.16%
Revenue growth 3Y10.83%
Revenue growth 5Y11.84%
Sales Q2Q%11.42%

3.2 Future

  • Based on estimates for the next years, SYK will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 11.38% on average per year.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, SYK will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 8.90% on average per year.
EPS Next Y10.94%
EPS Next 2Y11.39%
EPS Next 3Y11.27%
EPS Next 5Y11.38%
Revenue Next Year9.03%
Revenue Next 2Y8.71%
Revenue Next 3Y8.56%
Revenue Next 5Y8.9%

3.3 Evolution

  • The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same 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 decreasing.
SYK Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesSYK Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 10B 20B 30B
SYK Yearly EPS VS EstimatesSYK Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 5 10 15 20

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4. SYK Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 28.02, the valuation of SYK can be described as expensive.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, SYK is valued a bit cheaper than 74.46% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.03, SYK is valued at the same level.
  • SYK is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 25.26.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, SYK is valued a bit cheaper than 73.91% of the companies in the same industry.
  • SYK's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 25.11.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 28.02
Fwd PE 25.26
SYK Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsSYK Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • 73.91% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SYK, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of SYK indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: SYK is cheaper than 77.72% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 34.1
EV/EBITDA 23.06
SYK Per share dataSYK EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 40 60

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
  • The excellent profitability rating of SYK may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.56
PEG (5Y)2.17
EPS Next 2Y11.39%
EPS Next 3Y11.27%

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5. SYK Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a yearly dividend of 0.91%, SYK is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.20, SYK pays a better dividend. On top of this SYK pays more dividend than 91.85% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • With a Dividend Yield of 0.91, SYK pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.82.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.91%

5.2 History

  • On average, the dividend of SYK grows each year by 7.89%, which is quite nice.
  • SYK has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
  • SYK has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.89%
Div Incr Years15
Div Non Decr Years15
SYK Yearly Dividends per shareSYK Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 1 2 3

5.3 Sustainability

  • 39.56% of the earnings are spent on dividend by SYK. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
  • The dividend of SYK is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP39.56%
EPS Next 2Y11.39%
EPS Next 3Y11.27%
SYK Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendSYK Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B 4B
SYK Dividend Payout.SYK Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.SYK Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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SYK Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

STRYKER CORP

NYSE:SYK (3/4/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 381.89 0 (0%)

381.89

-2.7 (-0.7%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupHealth Care Equipment & Services
GICS IndustryHealth Care Equipment & Supplies
Earnings (Last)01-29
Earnings (Next)04-29
Inst Owners81.84%
Inst Owner Change-0.21%
Ins Owners0.11%
Ins Owner Change4.93%
Market Cap146.04B
Revenue(TTM)25.12B
Net Income(TTM)3.25B
Analysts81.11
Price Target433.16 (13.43%)
Short Float %1.13%
Short Ratio2.13
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.91%
Yearly Dividend3.36
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.89%
DP39.56%
Div Incr Years15
Div Non Decr Years15
Ex-Date03-31
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)0.75%
Min EPS beat(2)0.69%
Max EPS beat(2)0.82%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)1.68%
Min EPS beat(4)0.69%
Max EPS beat(4)4.19%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)2.08%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)2.75%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)1.87%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.57%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.82%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.32%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.3%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.82%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.82%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.46%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.06%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.95%
PT rev (1m)-0.61%
PT rev (3m)-1.15%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-2.24%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.21%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.05%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.85%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.58%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.52%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.39%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.48%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 28.02
Fwd PE 25.26
P/S 5.81
P/FCF 34.1
P/OCF 28.95
P/B 6.51
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 23.06
EPS(TTM)13.63
EY3.57%
EPS(NY)15.12
Fwd EY3.96%
FCF(TTM)11.2
FCFY2.93%
OCF(TTM)13.19
OCFY3.45%
SpS65.68
BVpS58.63
TBVpS-6.67
PEG (NY)2.56
PEG (5Y)2.17
Graham Number134.09
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.78%
ROE 14.48%
ROCE 14.21%
ROIC 11.2%
ROICexc 12.48%
ROICexgc 40.86%
OM 22.66%
PM (TTM) 12.92%
GM 64.57%
FCFM 17.05%
ROA(3y)7.23%
ROA(5y)6.77%
ROE(3y)15.34%
ROE(5y)14.72%
ROIC(3y)11.08%
ROIC(5y)10.41%
ROICexc(3y)12.43%
ROICexc(5y)11.56%
ROICexgc(3y)38.76%
ROICexgc(5y)35.83%
ROCE(3y)14.06%
ROCE(5y)13.21%
ROICexgc growth 3Y7.2%
ROICexgc growth 5Y7.27%
ROICexc growth 3Y6.64%
ROICexc growth 5Y7.51%
OM growth 3Y3.78%
OM growth 5Y2.35%
PM growth 3Y0.37%
PM growth 5Y3.01%
GM growth 3Y0.78%
GM growth 5Y0.34%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.52
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.66
Debt/FCF 3.7
Debt/EBITDA 2.16
Cap/Depr 63.79%
Cap/Sales 3.03%
Interest Coverage 9.78
Cash Conversion 73.27%
Profit Quality 131.95%
Current Ratio 1.89
Quick Ratio 1.21
Altman-Z 5.16
F-Score4
WACC9.81%
ROIC/WACC1.14
Cap/Depr(3y)63.88%
Cap/Depr(5y)60.72%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.06%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.09%
Profit Quality(3y)115.85%
Profit Quality(5y)114.24%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)11.81%
EPS 3Y13.43%
EPS 5Y12.9%
EPS Q2Q%11.47%
EPS Next Y10.94%
EPS Next 2Y11.39%
EPS Next 3Y11.27%
EPS Next 5Y11.38%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.16%
Revenue growth 3Y10.83%
Revenue growth 5Y11.84%
Sales Q2Q%11.42%
Revenue Next Year9.03%
Revenue Next 2Y8.71%
Revenue Next 3Y8.56%
Revenue Next 5Y8.9%
EBIT growth 1Y12.78%
EBIT growth 3Y15.02%
EBIT growth 5Y14.47%
EBIT Next Year23.77%
EBIT Next 3Y14.58%
EBIT Next 5Y12.9%
FCF growth 1Y22.83%
FCF growth 3Y28.13%
FCF growth 5Y8.95%
OCF growth 1Y18.91%
OCF growth 3Y24.34%
OCF growth 5Y9.01%

STRYKER CORP / SYK FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of STRYKER CORP (SYK) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to SYK.


What is the valuation status of STRYKER CORP (SYK) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to STRYKER CORP (SYK). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


Can you provide the profitability details for STRYKER CORP?

STRYKER CORP (SYK) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of STRYKER CORP (SYK) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for STRYKER CORP (SYK) is 28.02 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 6.51.


Can you provide the financial health for SYK stock?

The financial health rating of STRYKER CORP (SYK) is 5 / 10.