ZOETIS INC (ZTS) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:ZTS • US98978V1035
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This ZTS fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. ZTS Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year ZTS was profitable.
- In the past year ZTS had a positive cash flow from operations.
- In the past 5 years ZTS has always been profitable.
- ZTS had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of ZTS (17.28%) is better than 95.81% of its industry peers.
- ZTS has a better Return On Equity (80.25%) than 99.48% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of ZTS (21.95%) is better than 97.38% of its industry peers.
- ZTS had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 22.23%. This is significantly above the industry average of 13.11%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 17.28% | ||
| ROE | 80.25% | ||
| ROIC | 21.95% |
ROA(3y)17.05%
ROA(5y)15.99%
ROE(3y)59.76%
ROE(5y)54.42%
ROIC(3y)22.23%
ROIC(5y)21.04%
1.3 Margins
- With an excellent Profit Margin value of 28.23%, ZTS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.72% of the companies in the same industry.
- ZTS's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- ZTS has a better Operating Margin (38.54%) than 97.38% of its industry peers.
- ZTS's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- ZTS has a better Gross Margin (71.89%) than 79.06% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of ZTS has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 38.54% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 28.23% | ||
| GM | 71.89% |
OM growth 3Y1.57%
OM growth 5Y2.33%
PM growth 3Y2.57%
PM growth 5Y2.85%
GM growth 3Y1.04%
GM growth 5Y0.73%
2. ZTS Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- ZTS has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
- ZTS has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, ZTS has less shares outstanding
- ZTS has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 5.47 indicates that ZTS is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- ZTS has a better Altman-Z score (5.47) than 72.77% of its industry peers.
- ZTS has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.96. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as ZTS would need 3.96 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of ZTS (3.96) is better than 86.39% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 2.71 is on the high side and indicates that ZTS has dependencies on debt financing.
- With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 2.71, ZTS is not doing good in the industry: 83.25% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.71 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.96 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.47 |
ROIC/WACC2.45
WACC8.96%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 3.03 indicates that ZTS has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of ZTS (3.03) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.94 indicates that ZTS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- The Quick ratio of ZTS (1.94) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.03 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.94 |
3. ZTS Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- ZTS shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 8.45%, which is quite good.
- Measured over the past years, ZTS shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 10.77% on average per year.
- Looking at the last year, ZTS shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 2.28% in the last year.
- Measured over the past years, ZTS shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 7.24% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)8.45%
EPS 3Y9.57%
EPS 5Y10.77%
EPS Q2Q%5.71%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.28%
Revenue growth 3Y5.42%
Revenue growth 5Y7.24%
Sales Q2Q%3.02%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 7.80% on average over the next years.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.30% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y10.17%
EPS Next 2Y8.84%
EPS Next 3Y8.56%
EPS Next 5Y7.8%
Revenue Next Year4.91%
Revenue Next 2Y4.88%
Revenue Next 3Y4.85%
Revenue Next 5Y5.3%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less 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. ZTS Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- ZTS is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 19.06.
- 84.29% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ZTS, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.87, ZTS is valued a bit cheaper.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.30, the valuation of ZTS can be described as rather expensive.
- ZTS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. ZTS is cheaper than 80.63% of the companies in the same industry.
- ZTS is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 38.51, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.06 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.3 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 82.72% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ZTS, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- ZTS's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. ZTS is cheaper than 84.29% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 22.63 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.78 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates ZTS does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
- ZTS has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.88
PEG (5Y)1.77
EPS Next 2Y8.84%
EPS Next 3Y8.56%
5. ZTS Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.64%, ZTS has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- ZTS's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.42. ZTS pays more dividend than 92.15% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, ZTS has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.64% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of ZTS grows each year by 20.56%, which is quite nice.
- ZTS has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- ZTS has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)20.56%
Div Incr Years12
Div Non Decr Years12
5.3 Sustainability
- 33.26% of the earnings are spent on dividend by ZTS. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of ZTS is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP33.26%
EPS Next 2Y8.84%
EPS Next 3Y8.56%
ZTS Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
122.38
+3.34 (+2.81%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupPharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
GICS IndustryPharmaceuticals
Earnings (Last)02-12 2026-02-12/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-07 2026-05-07/bmo
Inst Owners101.23%
Inst Owner Change0.02%
Ins Owners0.07%
Ins Owner Change3.93%
Market Cap51.46B
Revenue(TTM)9.47B
Net Income(TTM)2.67B
Analysts76.8
Price Target150.27 (22.79%)
Short Float %3.59%
Short Ratio3.64
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.64% |
Yearly Dividend2.04
Dividend Growth(5Y)20.56%
DP33.26%
Div Incr Years12
Div Non Decr Years12
Ex-Date04-20 2026-04-20 (0.53)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)4.16%
Min EPS beat(2)3.79%
Max EPS beat(2)4.53%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)5.31%
Min EPS beat(4)3.79%
Max EPS beat(4)7.75%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)4.82%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)3.31%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)3.06%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.66%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.44%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.13%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.04%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.44%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.11%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.76%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.17%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.2%
PT rev (1m)-3.34%
PT rev (3m)-7.85%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.05%
EPS NQ rev (3m)2.86%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.07%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.5%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.34%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.01%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.07%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.06 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.3 | ||
| P/S | 5.46 | ||
| P/FCF | 22.63 | ||
| P/OCF | 17.79 | ||
| P/B | 15.51 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.78 |
EPS(TTM)6.42
EY5.25%
EPS(NY)7.07
Fwd EY5.78%
FCF(TTM)5.41
FCFY4.42%
OCF(TTM)6.88
OCFY5.62%
SpS22.43
BVpS7.89
TBVpS-1.03
PEG (NY)1.88
PEG (5Y)1.77
Graham Number33.7616 (-72.41%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 17.28% | ||
| ROE | 80.25% | ||
| ROCE | 27.58% | ||
| ROIC | 21.95% | ||
| ROICexc | 26.6% | ||
| ROICexgc | 40.59% | ||
| OM | 38.54% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 28.23% | ||
| GM | 71.89% | ||
| FCFM | 24.12% |
ROA(3y)17.05%
ROA(5y)15.99%
ROE(3y)59.76%
ROE(5y)54.42%
ROIC(3y)22.23%
ROIC(5y)21.04%
ROICexc(3y)26.94%
ROICexc(5y)27.11%
ROICexgc(3y)44.63%
ROICexgc(5y)48.4%
ROCE(3y)27.92%
ROCE(5y)26.43%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-11.38%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-5.24%
ROICexc growth 3Y-2.74%
ROICexc growth 5Y2.7%
OM growth 3Y1.57%
OM growth 5Y2.33%
PM growth 3Y2.57%
PM growth 5Y2.85%
GM growth 3Y1.04%
GM growth 5Y0.73%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.61
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.71 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.96 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.19 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 127.52% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 6.56% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 13.98 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 70.21% | ||
| Profit Quality | 85.41% | ||
| Current Ratio | 3.03 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.94 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.47 |
F-Score6
WACC8.96%
ROIC/WACC2.45
Cap/Depr(3y)136.13%
Cap/Depr(5y)128.18%
Cap/Sales(3y)7.4%
Cap/Sales(5y)7.12%
Profit Quality(3y)82.33%
Profit Quality(5y)78.99%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)8.45%
EPS 3Y9.57%
EPS 5Y10.77%
EPS Q2Q%5.71%
EPS Next Y10.17%
EPS Next 2Y8.84%
EPS Next 3Y8.56%
EPS Next 5Y7.8%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.28%
Revenue growth 3Y5.42%
Revenue growth 5Y7.24%
Sales Q2Q%3.02%
Revenue Next Year4.91%
Revenue Next 2Y4.88%
Revenue Next 3Y4.85%
Revenue Next 5Y5.3%
EBIT growth 1Y7.54%
EBIT growth 3Y7.08%
EBIT growth 5Y9.74%
EBIT Next Year18.61%
EBIT Next 3Y9.66%
EBIT Next 5Y8.5%
FCF growth 1Y-0.65%
FCF growth 3Y19.85%
FCF growth 5Y6.41%
OCF growth 1Y-1.66%
OCF growth 3Y14.95%
OCF growth 5Y6.44%
ZOETIS INC / ZTS Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of ZOETIS INC (ZTS) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to ZTS.
Can you provide the valuation status for ZOETIS INC?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to ZOETIS INC (ZTS). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for ZOETIS INC?
ZOETIS INC (ZTS) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of ZOETIS INC (ZTS) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for ZOETIS INC (ZTS) is 19.06 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 15.51.
What is the earnings growth outlook for ZOETIS INC?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of ZOETIS INC (ZTS) is expected to grow by 10.17% in the next year.