ASTRAZENECA PLC (ZEG.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe • Frankfurt Stock Exchange • FRA:ZEG • GB0009895292
157.1 EUR
+1.5 (+0.96%)
Last: Jan 30, 2026, 07:00 PM
Taking everything into account, ZEG scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. ZEG was compared to 55 industry peers in the Pharmaceuticals industry. ZEG has an excellent profitability rating, but there are concerns on its financial health. While showing a medium growth rate, ZEG is valued expensive at the moment.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year ZEG was profitable.
- In the past year ZEG had a positive cash flow from operations.
- In the past 5 years ZEG has always been profitable.
- In the past 5 years ZEG always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- ZEG has a better Return On Assets (8.21%) than 61.82% of its industry peers.
- ZEG has a better Return On Equity (20.48%) than 65.45% of its industry peers.
- ZEG has a Return On Invested Capital of 14.42%. This is in the better half of the industry: ZEG outperforms 72.73% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for ZEG is below the industry average of 14.23%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (14.42%) for ZEG is above the 3 year average (11.62%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.21% | ||
| ROE | 20.48% | ||
| ROIC | 14.42% |
ROA(3y)5.35%
ROA(5y)4.19%
ROE(3y)13.78%
ROE(5y)12.42%
ROIC(3y)11.62%
ROIC(5y)9.52%
1.3 Margins
- The Profit Margin of ZEG (16.17%) is better than 63.64% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ZEG has grown nicely.
- ZEG has a Operating Margin (24.34%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ZEG has grown nicely.
- ZEG's Gross Margin of 81.90% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ZEG outperforms 80.00% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of ZEG has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 24.34% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 16.17% | ||
| GM | 81.9% |
OM growth 3Y21.43%
OM growth 5Y8.6%
PM growth 3Y251.6%
PM growth 5Y18.9%
GM growth 3Y3.31%
GM growth 5Y0.47%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), ZEG is creating some value.
- ZEG has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- ZEG has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- ZEG has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- ZEG has an Altman-Z score of 6.08. This indicates that ZEG is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- ZEG has a Altman-Z score of 6.08. This is in the better half of the industry: ZEG outperforms 78.18% of its industry peers.
- ZEG has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.41. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as ZEG would need 3.41 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 3.41, ZEG perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 60.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.61 indicates that ZEG is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- ZEG's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.61 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. ZEG outperforms 54.55% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.61 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.41 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.08 |
ROIC/WACC1.6
WACC9.01%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 0.88 indicates that ZEG may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- With a Current ratio value of 0.88, ZEG is not doing good in the industry: 83.64% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- ZEG has a Quick Ratio of 0.88. This is a bad value and indicates that ZEG is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- ZEG's Quick ratio of 0.69 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. ZEG is outperformed by 76.36% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.88 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.69 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- ZEG shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 20.61%, which is quite impressive.
- Measured over the past years, ZEG shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 18.59% on average per year.
- The Revenue has grown by 13.52% in the past year. This is quite good.
- ZEG shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 17.27% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)20.61%
EPS 3Y15.85%
EPS 5Y18.59%
EPS Q2Q%14.42%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)13.52%
Revenue growth 3Y13.06%
Revenue growth 5Y17.27%
Sales Q2Q%11.99%
3.2 Future
- ZEG is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 12.37% yearly.
- ZEG is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 7.20% yearly.
EPS Next Y14.52%
EPS Next 2Y13.43%
EPS Next 3Y12.85%
EPS Next 5Y12.37%
Revenue Next Year10.2%
Revenue Next 2Y8.11%
Revenue Next 3Y7.34%
Revenue Next 5Y7.2%
3.3 Evolution
- The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past 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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 20.51 indicates a rather expensive valuation of ZEG.
- ZEG's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- ZEG is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 28.32, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 17.73, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of ZEG.
- ZEG's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of ZEG to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.57), we can say ZEG is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.51 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.73 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, ZEG is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 65.45% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
- 61.82% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than ZEG, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 60.68 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 29.13 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- ZEG's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- ZEG has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as ZEG's earnings are expected to grow with 12.85% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.41
PEG (5Y)1.1
EPS Next 2Y13.43%
EPS Next 3Y12.85%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- ZEG has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.82%.
- ZEG's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 1.95.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.83, ZEG has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.82% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of ZEG has a limited annual growth rate of 1.40%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.4%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
- ZEG pays out 52.89% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
- The dividend of ZEG is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP52.89%
EPS Next 2Y13.43%
EPS Next 3Y12.85%
ASTRAZENECA PLC / ZEG.DE FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for ZEG stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to ZEG.DE.
What is the valuation status of ASTRAZENECA PLC (ZEG.DE) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to ASTRAZENECA PLC (ZEG.DE). This can be considered as Overvalued.
What is the profitability of ZEG stock?
ASTRAZENECA PLC (ZEG.DE) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What is the valuation of ASTRAZENECA PLC based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for ASTRAZENECA PLC (ZEG.DE) is 20.51 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 12.65.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for ZEG stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of ASTRAZENECA PLC (ZEG.DE) is expected to grow by 14.52% in the next year.