SANOFI (1SAN.MI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - BIT:1SAN - FR0000120578 - Common Stock
80.23 EUR
+0.31 (+0.39%)
1SAN gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 51 industry peers in the Pharmaceuticals industry. While 1SAN belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. 1SAN has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate. Finally 1SAN also has an excellent dividend rating. This makes 1SAN very considerable for dividend investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
1SAN had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year 1SAN had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years 1SAN has always been profitable.
1SAN had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
1SAN has a Return On Assets of 11.05%. This is in the better half of the industry: 1SAN outperforms 74.51% of its industry peers.
1SAN has a better Return On Equity (19.73%) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 13.84%, 1SAN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.59% of the companies in the same industry.
1SAN had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 7.31%. This is significantly below the industry average of 15.11%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (13.84%) for 1SAN is above the 3 year average (7.31%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.05% | ||
| ROE | 19.73% | ||
| ROIC | 13.84% |
ROA(3y)5.02%
ROA(5y)6.2%
ROE(3y)8.55%
ROE(5y)10.84%
ROIC(3y)7.31%
ROIC(5y)7.07%
1.3 Margins
With a decent Profit Margin value of 20.35%, 1SAN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.47% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of 1SAN has grown nicely.
The Operating Margin of 1SAN (23.59%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
1SAN's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a Gross Margin value of 71.70%, 1SAN perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 56.86% of the companies in the same industry.
1SAN's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 23.59% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 20.35% | ||
| GM | 71.7% |
OM growth 3Y-2.73%
OM growth 5Y1.75%
PM growth 3Y-7.54%
PM growth 5Y11.4%
GM growth 3Y0.71%
GM growth 5Y0.58%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so 1SAN is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for 1SAN remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, 1SAN has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
The debt/assets ratio for 1SAN has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
1SAN has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.21. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as 1SAN would need 2.21 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of 1SAN (2.21) is better than 82.35% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.21 indicates that 1SAN is not too dependend on debt financing.
1SAN has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.21) than 70.59% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.21 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.21 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC1.82
WACC7.6%
2.3 Liquidity
1SAN has a Current Ratio of 1.27. This is a normal value and indicates that 1SAN is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
1SAN has a Current ratio (1.27) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.94 indicates that 1SAN may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.94, 1SAN is in line with its industry, outperforming 49.02% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.27 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.94 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for 1SAN have decreased by -2.20% in the last year.
Measured over the past 5 years, 1SAN shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 5.10% on average per year.
1SAN shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 6.45%.
Measured over the past years, 1SAN shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 3.31% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-2.2%
EPS 3Y5.45%
EPS 5Y5.1%
EPS Q2Q%-8.09%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.45%
Revenue growth 3Y4.17%
Revenue growth 5Y3.31%
Sales Q2Q%-6.99%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, 1SAN will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 6.41% on average per year.
1SAN is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.04% yearly.
EPS Next Y4.12%
EPS Next 2Y6.3%
EPS Next 3Y6.57%
EPS Next 5Y6.41%
Revenue Next Year-0.29%
Revenue Next 2Y3.32%
Revenue Next 3Y4.42%
Revenue Next 5Y4.04%
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 accelerating.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 10.63, the valuation of 1SAN can be described as very reasonable.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of 1SAN indicates a rather cheap valuation: 1SAN is cheaper than 80.39% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.54. 1SAN is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.25 indicates a reasonable valuation of 1SAN.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, 1SAN is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 78.43% of the companies are valued more expensively.
1SAN is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.05, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.63 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.25 |
4.2 Price Multiples
1SAN's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
64.71% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than 1SAN, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 19.43 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.34 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates 1SAN does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
1SAN has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.58
PEG (5Y)2.09
EPS Next 2Y6.3%
EPS Next 3Y6.57%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
1SAN has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.93%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.03, 1SAN pays a better dividend. On top of this 1SAN pays more dividend than 84.31% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.41, 1SAN pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.93% |
5.2 History
The dividend of 1SAN has a limited annual growth rate of 4.30%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.3%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
1SAN pays out 34.82% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
1SAN's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP34.82%
EPS Next 2Y6.3%
EPS Next 3Y6.57%
BIT:1SAN (9/22/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
80.23
+0.31 (+0.39%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupPharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
GICS IndustryPharmaceuticals
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners47.5%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.01%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap195.68B
Analysts80
Price Target109.75 (36.79%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.93% |
Yearly Dividend3.79
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.3%
DP34.82%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)1.86%
Min EPS beat(2)-2.29%
Max EPS beat(2)6.02%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)4.01%
Min EPS beat(4)-2.29%
Max EPS beat(4)14.5%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)2.17%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)2.71%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)3.44%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.96%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.3%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.63%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.71%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.57%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.66%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.12%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)9.77%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)21.47%
PT rev (1m)-0.31%
PT rev (3m)-5.33%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-10.87%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.21%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.92%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-6.9%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.47%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.8%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.63 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.25 | ||
| P/S | 2.88 | ||
| P/FCF | 19.43 | ||
| P/OCF | 17.19 | ||
| P/B | 2.8 | ||
| P/tB | 21.05 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.34 |
EPS(TTM)7.55
EY9.41%
EPS(NY)8.68
Fwd EY10.82%
FCF(TTM)4.13
FCFY5.15%
OCF(TTM)4.67
OCFY5.82%
SpS27.84
BVpS28.7
TBVpS3.81
PEG (NY)2.58
PEG (5Y)2.09
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.05% | ||
| ROE | 19.73% | ||
| ROCE | 16.7% | ||
| ROIC | 13.84% | ||
| ROICexc | 16.48% | ||
| ROICexgc | 66.95% | ||
| OM | 23.59% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 20.35% | ||
| GM | 71.7% | ||
| FCFM | 14.83% |
ROA(3y)5.02%
ROA(5y)6.2%
ROE(3y)8.55%
ROE(5y)10.84%
ROIC(3y)7.31%
ROIC(5y)7.07%
ROICexc(3y)8.13%
ROICexc(5y)7.97%
ROICexgc(3y)35.39%
ROICexgc(5y)35.54%
ROCE(3y)8.84%
ROCE(5y)8.55%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-13.63%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-1.43%
ROICexc growth 3Y-1.55%
ROICexc growth 5Y2.05%
OM growth 3Y-2.73%
OM growth 5Y1.75%
PM growth 3Y-7.54%
PM growth 5Y11.4%
GM growth 3Y0.71%
GM growth 5Y0.58%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.54
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.21 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.21 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.75 | ||
| Cap/Depr | N/A | ||
| Cap/Sales | N/A | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 58.05% | ||
| Profit Quality | 72.91% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.27 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.94 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
F-Score7
WACC7.6%
ROIC/WACC1.82
Cap/Depr(3y)73.02%
Cap/Depr(5y)67.36%
Cap/Sales(3y)6.35%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.97%
Profit Quality(3y)113.82%
Profit Quality(5y)104.22%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-2.2%
EPS 3Y5.45%
EPS 5Y5.1%
EPS Q2Q%-8.09%
EPS Next Y4.12%
EPS Next 2Y6.3%
EPS Next 3Y6.57%
EPS Next 5Y6.41%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.45%
Revenue growth 3Y4.17%
Revenue growth 5Y3.31%
Sales Q2Q%-6.99%
Revenue Next Year-0.29%
Revenue Next 2Y3.32%
Revenue Next 3Y4.42%
Revenue Next 5Y4.04%
EBIT growth 1Y15.64%
EBIT growth 3Y1.33%
EBIT growth 5Y5.12%
EBIT Next Year30.73%
EBIT Next 3Y13.89%
EBIT Next 5Y9.88%
FCF growth 1Y24.23%
FCF growth 3Y-11.46%
FCF growth 5Y-0.14%
OCF growth 1Y10.87%
OCF growth 3Y-4.79%
OCF growth 5Y3.31%