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
- ZTS had positive earnings in the past year.
- ZTS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Each year in the past 5 years ZTS has been profitable.
- ZTS had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 17.28%, ZTS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 95.81% of the companies in the same industry.
- ZTS has a Return On Equity of 80.25%. This is amongst the best in the industry. ZTS outperforms 99.48% of its industry peers.
- With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 21.95%, ZTS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 97.38% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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
- The Profit Margin of ZTS (28.23%) is better than 93.72% of its industry peers.
- 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.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ZTS has grown nicely.
- ZTS has a Gross Margin of 71.89%. This is in the better half of the industry: ZTS outperforms 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.
- The number of shares outstanding for ZTS has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for ZTS has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for ZTS is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- ZTS has an Altman-Z score of 5.54. This indicates that ZTS is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- ZTS has a better Altman-Z score (5.54) than 73.30% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of ZTS is 3.96, which is a good value as it means it would take ZTS, 3.96 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 3.96, ZTS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.39% of the companies in the same industry.
- ZTS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 2.71. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 2.71, ZTS is doing worse than 83.25% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.71 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.96 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.54 |
ROIC/WACC2.41
WACC9.11%
2.3 Liquidity
- ZTS has a Current Ratio of 3.03. This indicates that ZTS is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- ZTS's Current ratio of 3.03 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. ZTS outperforms 50.79% of its industry peers.
- ZTS has a Quick Ratio of 1.94. This is a normal value and indicates that ZTS is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- ZTS has a Quick ratio of 1.94. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: ZTS outperforms 42.93% of its industry peers.
| 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.
- ZTS shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 10.77% yearly.
- ZTS shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 2.28%.
- ZTS shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 7.24% yearly.
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
- ZTS is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 7.80% yearly.
- Based on estimates for the next years, ZTS will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 5.30% on average per year.
EPS Next Y10.17%
EPS Next 2Y8.84%
EPS Next 3Y8.56%
EPS Next 5Y7.8%
Revenue Next Year4.85%
Revenue Next 2Y4.81%
Revenue Next 3Y4.79%
Revenue Next 5Y5.3%
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 decreasing.
- 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. ZTS Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 19.12, the valuation of ZTS can be described as rather expensive.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, ZTS is valued cheaply inside the industry as 84.29% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of ZTS to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.95), we can say ZTS is valued slightly cheaper.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.35, ZTS is valued on the expensive side.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, ZTS is valued cheaper than 80.63% of the companies in the same industry.
- ZTS is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 38.68, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.12 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.35 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- ZTS's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. ZTS is cheaper than 82.72% of the companies in the same industry.
- 84.29% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ZTS, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 22.6 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.1 |
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)1.78
EPS Next 2Y8.84%
EPS Next 3Y8.56%
5. ZTS Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- ZTS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.64%.
- ZTS's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.68. ZTS pays more dividend than 91.62% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.81, 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 its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
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
122.72
+0.34 (+0.28%)
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 Change-0.34%
Ins Owners0.07%
Ins Owner Change3.93%
Market Cap51.61B
Revenue(TTM)9.47B
Net Income(TTM)2.67B
Analysts76.8
Price Target150.27 (22.45%)
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)0.01%
EPS NQ rev (3m)2.52%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.07%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.5%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.04%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.3%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.04%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.1%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.12 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.35 | ||
| P/S | 5.45 | ||
| P/FCF | 22.6 | ||
| P/OCF | 17.77 | ||
| P/B | 15.49 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.1 |
EPS(TTM)6.42
EY5.23%
EPS(NY)7.07
Fwd EY5.76%
FCF(TTM)5.43
FCFY4.42%
OCF(TTM)6.91
OCFY5.63%
SpS22.51
BVpS7.92
TBVpS-1.03
PEG (NY)1.88
PEG (5Y)1.78
Graham Number33.8262 (-72.44%)
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 | 5.54 |
F-Score6
WACC9.11%
ROIC/WACC2.41
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 Year4.85%
Revenue Next 2Y4.81%
Revenue Next 3Y4.79%
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
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to ZTS.
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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 19.12 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 15.49.
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.