STRYKER CORP (SYK) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:SYK • US8636671013
Current stock price
294.73 USD
-20.4 (-6.47%)
At close:
295.24 USD
+0.51 (+0.17%)
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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.
1. SYK Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year SYK was profitable.
- SYK had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- In the past 5 years SYK has always been profitable.
- SYK had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of SYK (6.78%) is better than 85.56% of its industry peers.
- SYK's Return On Equity of 14.48% is amongst the best of the industry. SYK outperforms 88.77% of its industry peers.
- SYK has a better Return On Invested Capital (11.20%) than 91.44% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for SYK is in line with the industry average of 9.14%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (11.08%) for SYK is below the current ROIC(11.20%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
- SYK has a Profit Margin of 12.92%. This is amongst the best in the industry. SYK outperforms 87.70% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of SYK has grown nicely.
- SYK has a Operating Margin of 22.66%. This is amongst the best in the industry. SYK outperforms 94.65% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SYK has grown nicely.
- With a decent Gross Margin value of 64.57%, SYK is doing good in the industry, outperforming 68.98% of the companies in the same industry.
- SYK's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
2. SYK Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- SYK has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is 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
- SYK has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- SYK has an Altman-Z score of 4.35. This indicates that SYK is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- The Altman-Z score of SYK (4.35) is better than 72.73% 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 in the better half of the industry: SYK outperforms 79.14% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.66 indicates that SYK is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.66, SYK is not doing good in the industry: 68.98% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.66 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.7 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.35 |
ROIC/WACC1.34
WACC8.35%
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 65.24% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.21 indicates that SYK should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.21, SYK is doing worse than 71.66% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.89 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.21 |
3. SYK Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 6.86% over the past year.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 12.90% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
- The Revenue has grown by 11.16% in the past year. This is quite good.
- The Revenue has been growing by 11.84% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)6.86%
EPS 3Y13.43%
EPS 5Y12.9%
EPS Q2Q%-8.45%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.16%
Revenue growth 3Y10.83%
Revenue growth 5Y11.84%
Sales Q2Q%2.63%
3.2 Future
- SYK is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 11.63% yearly.
- Based on estimates for the next years, SYK will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 8.74% on average per year.
EPS Next Y10.95%
EPS Next 2Y11.44%
EPS Next 3Y11.27%
EPS Next 5Y11.63%
Revenue Next Year8.97%
Revenue Next 2Y8.7%
Revenue Next 3Y8.53%
Revenue Next 5Y8.74%
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.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. SYK Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 22.01 indicates a rather expensive valuation of SYK.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, SYK is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 77.01% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.64. SYK is around the same levels.
- SYK is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.41.
- 82.35% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SYK, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- SYK is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 21.36, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.01 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.41 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of SYK indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: SYK is cheaper than 74.33% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- 79.14% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SYK, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 26.35 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.09 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates SYK does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
- SYK has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.01
PEG (5Y)1.71
EPS Next 2Y11.44%
EPS Next 3Y11.27%
5. SYK Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- SYK has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.12%.
- The stock price of SYK dropped by -20.25% in the last 3 months. With lower prices the dividend yield is higher, but it may be a sign investors do not trust the long term dividend.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.26, SYK pays a better dividend. On top of this SYK pays more dividend than 93.05% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.80, SYK is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.12% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of SYK is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 7.89%!
- SYK has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- SYK has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.89%
Div Incr Years16
Div Non Decr Years16
5.3 Sustainability
- 39.56% of the earnings are spent on dividend by SYK. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
- SYK's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP39.56%
EPS Next 2Y11.44%
EPS Next 3Y11.27%
SYK Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
294.73
-20.4 (-6.47%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupHealth Care Equipment & Services
GICS IndustryHealth Care Equipment & Supplies
Industry Strength11.18
Industry Growth59.63
Earnings (Last)04-30 2026-04-30/amc
Earnings (Next)07-29 2026-07-29/amc
Inst Owners81.56%
Inst Owner Change-0.72%
Ins Owners0.14%
Ins Owner Change8.31%
Market Cap112.88B
Revenue(TTM)25.12B
Net Income(TTM)3.25B
Analysts81.67
Price Target426.8 (44.81%)
Short Float %1.3%
Short Ratio2.37
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.12% |
Yearly Dividend3.36
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.89%
DP39.56%
Div Incr Years16
Div Non Decr Years16
Ex-Date03-31 2026-03-31 (0.88)
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)-1.26%
PT rev (3m)-2.07%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.38%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.62%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.01%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.04%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.34%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.2%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.05%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.33%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.01 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.41 | ||
| P/S | 4.49 | ||
| P/FCF | 26.35 | ||
| P/OCF | 22.38 | ||
| P/B | 5.03 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.09 |
EPS(TTM)13.39
EY4.54%
EPS(NY)16.93
Fwd EY5.74%
FCF(TTM)11.18
FCFY3.79%
OCF(TTM)13.17
OCFY4.47%
SpS65.58
BVpS58.54
TBVpS-6.66
PEG (NY)2.01
PEG (5Y)1.71
Graham Number132.804 (-54.94%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 4.35 |
F-Score4
WACC8.35%
ROIC/WACC1.34
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)6.86%
EPS 3Y13.43%
EPS 5Y12.9%
EPS Q2Q%-8.45%
EPS Next Y10.95%
EPS Next 2Y11.44%
EPS Next 3Y11.27%
EPS Next 5Y11.63%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.16%
Revenue growth 3Y10.83%
Revenue growth 5Y11.84%
Sales Q2Q%2.63%
Revenue Next Year8.97%
Revenue Next 2Y8.7%
Revenue Next 3Y8.53%
Revenue Next 5Y8.74%
EBIT growth 1Y12.78%
EBIT growth 3Y15.02%
EBIT growth 5Y14.47%
EBIT Next Year23.91%
EBIT Next 3Y14.63%
EBIT Next 5Y12.84%
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 Fundamental Analysis 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.
What is the profitability of SYK stock?
STRYKER CORP (SYK) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for SYK stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of STRYKER CORP (SYK) is expected to grow by 10.95% in the next year.
How sustainable is the dividend of STRYKER CORP (SYK) stock?
The dividend rating of STRYKER CORP (SYK) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 39.56%.