STRYKER CORP (SYK) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:SYK • US8636671013
Current stock price
339.14 USD
-0.87 (-0.26%)
At close:
336.1 USD
-3.04 (-0.9%)
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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.
- In the past year SYK had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Each year in the past 5 years SYK has been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years SYK had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of SYK (6.78%) is better than 86.17% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Equity of SYK (14.48%) is better than 89.36% of its industry peers.
- With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 11.20%, SYK belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.96% of the companies in the same industry.
- SYK had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 11.08%. This is in line with the industry average of 9.40%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (11.20%) for SYK is above the 3 year average (11.08%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| 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's Profit Margin of 12.92% is amongst the best of the industry. SYK outperforms 87.77% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of SYK has grown nicely.
- With an excellent Operating Margin value of 22.66%, SYK belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 94.15% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SYK has grown nicely.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 64.57%, SYK is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.21% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of SYK has remained more or less at the same level.
| 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
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so SYK is still creating some value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, SYK has more shares outstanding
- Compared to 5 years ago, SYK has more shares outstanding
- Compared to 1 year ago, SYK has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- SYK has an Altman-Z score of 4.75. This indicates that SYK is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- With a decent Altman-Z score value of 4.75, SYK is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.60% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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 79.26% 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 67.55% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.66 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.7 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.75 |
ROIC/WACC1.34
WACC8.34%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.89 indicates that SYK should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- SYK has a Current ratio of 1.89. This is in the lower half of the industry: SYK underperforms 65.43% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.21 indicates that SYK should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- With a Quick ratio value of 1.21, SYK is not doing good in the industry: 70.21% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.89 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.21 |
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%.
- The Revenue has been growing by 11.84% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
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
- SYK is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 11.38% yearly.
- 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 Y10.96%
EPS Next 2Y11.41%
EPS Next 3Y11.27%
EPS Next 5Y11.38%
Revenue Next Year9.02%
Revenue Next 2Y8.69%
Revenue Next 3Y8.56%
Revenue Next 5Y8.9%
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.
- 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.
4. SYK Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- SYK is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 24.88.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, SYK is valued a bit cheaper than 73.94% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.91, SYK is valued at the same level.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.42, SYK is valued on the expensive side.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, SYK is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 76.06% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.68. SYK is around the same levels.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.88 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.42 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, SYK is valued a bit cheaper than 73.94% of the companies in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, SYK is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 77.13% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 30.3 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 20.55 |
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.
- The excellent profitability rating of SYK may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.27
PEG (5Y)1.93
EPS Next 2Y11.41%
EPS Next 3Y11.27%
5. SYK Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- SYK has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.08%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- SYK's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.25. SYK pays more dividend than 92.55% of the companies in the same industry.
- With a Dividend Yield of 1.08, SYK pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.89.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.08% |
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 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
- SYK pays out 39.56% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
- SYK's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP39.56%
EPS Next 2Y11.41%
EPS Next 3Y11.27%
SYK Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
339.14
-0.87 (-0.26%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupHealth Care Equipment & Services
GICS IndustryHealth Care Equipment & Supplies
Earnings (Last)01-29 2026-01-29/amc
Earnings (Next)04-30 2026-04-30/amc
Inst Owners81.99%
Inst Owner Change0.01%
Ins Owners0.13%
Ins Owner Change8.31%
Market Cap129.79B
Revenue(TTM)25.12B
Net Income(TTM)3.25B
Analysts81.67
Price Target432.23 (27.45%)
Short Float %1.12%
Short Ratio1.9
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.08% |
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)-0.21%
PT rev (3m)-1.1%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.01%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.14%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.05%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.03%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.49%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.01%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.4%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.88 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.42 | ||
| P/S | 5.17 | ||
| P/FCF | 30.3 | ||
| P/OCF | 25.73 | ||
| P/B | 5.79 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 20.55 |
EPS(TTM)13.63
EY4.02%
EPS(NY)15.12
Fwd EY4.46%
FCF(TTM)11.19
FCFY3.3%
OCF(TTM)13.18
OCFY3.89%
SpS65.63
BVpS58.59
TBVpS-6.67
PEG (NY)2.27
PEG (5Y)1.93
Graham Number134.04
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 | 4.75 |
F-Score4
WACC8.34%
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)11.81%
EPS 3Y13.43%
EPS 5Y12.9%
EPS Q2Q%11.47%
EPS Next Y10.96%
EPS Next 2Y11.41%
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 Year9.02%
Revenue Next 2Y8.69%
Revenue Next 3Y8.56%
Revenue Next 5Y8.9%
EBIT growth 1Y12.78%
EBIT growth 3Y15.02%
EBIT growth 5Y14.47%
EBIT Next Year23.79%
EBIT Next 3Y14.59%
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 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 10.96% 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%.