AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES INC (A) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:A - US00846U1016 - Common Stock
138.325 USD
-0.2 (-0.14%)
Overall A gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated A against 57 industry peers in the Life Sciences Tools & Services industry. While A has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. A is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
A had positive earnings in the past year.
A had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years A has always been profitable.
Of the past 5 years A 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
A's Return On Assets of 9.98% is amongst the best of the industry. A outperforms 89.47% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 19.15%, A belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 89.47% of the companies in the same industry.
A's Return On Invested Capital of 12.86% is amongst the best of the industry. A outperforms 87.72% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 9.98% | ||
| ROE | 19.15% | ||
| ROIC | 12.86% |
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 17.97%, A belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.23% of the companies in the same industry.
A's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 22.44%, A belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.98% of the companies in the same industry.
A's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of A (52.92%) is better than 64.91% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of A has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 22.44% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 17.97% | ||
| GM | 52.92% |
OM growth 3Y-3.42%
OM growth 5Y5.78%
PM growth 3Y0.8%
PM growth 5Y6.85%
GM growth 3Y-1.19%
GM growth 5Y-0.27%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
A has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
A has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
2.2 Solvency
A has an Altman-Z score of 5.35. This indicates that A is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of A (5.35) is better than 84.21% of its industry peers.
A has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.13. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as A would need 3.13 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of A (3.13) is better than 82.46% of its industry peers.
A has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.54. This is a neutral value indicating A is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
A has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.54. This is in the lower half of the industry: A underperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.54 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.13 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.35 |
ROIC/WACC1.2
WACC10.68%
2.3 Liquidity
A has a Current Ratio of 2.25. This indicates that A is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
A has a Current ratio of 2.25. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: A outperforms 43.86% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.71 indicates that A should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
A has a Quick ratio (1.71) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.25 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.71 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
A shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 5.48%.
A shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 11.21% yearly.
Looking at the last year, A shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 6.73% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, A shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 5.41% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)5.48%
EPS 3Y2.31%
EPS 5Y11.21%
EPS Q2Q%8.9%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.73%
Revenue growth 3Y0.48%
Revenue growth 5Y5.41%
Sales Q2Q%9.41%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 9.88% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
A is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.77% yearly.
EPS Next Y8.47%
EPS Next 2Y9.32%
EPS Next 3Y10.13%
EPS Next 5Y9.88%
Revenue Next Year6.38%
Revenue Next 2Y6.33%
Revenue Next 3Y6.42%
Revenue Next 5Y5.77%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 24.79, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of A.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of A indicates a rather cheap valuation: A is cheaper than 80.70% of the companies listed in the same industry.
A's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 26.61.
A is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.85.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, A is valued cheaper than 80.70% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of A to the average of the S&P500 Index (24.01), we can say A is valued inline with the index average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.79 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.85 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, A is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 73.68% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of A indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: A is cheaper than 66.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 36.04 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 22.71 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates A does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
A has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.93
PEG (5Y)2.21
EPS Next 2Y9.32%
EPS Next 3Y10.13%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.75%, A is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.09, A pays a better dividend. On top of this A pays more dividend than 98.25% of the companies listed in the same industry.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.75, A pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.87.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.75% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of A grows each year by 7.63%, which is quite nice.
A has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
A has decreased its dividend recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.63%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
22.95% of the earnings are spent on dividend by A. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
A's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP22.95%
EPS Next 2Y9.32%
EPS Next 3Y10.13%
NYSE:A (12/23/2025, 11:35:03 AM)
138.325
-0.2 (-0.14%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupPharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
GICS IndustryLife Sciences Tools & Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners92.13%
Inst Owner Change-0.44%
Ins Owners0.16%
Ins Owner Change3.19%
Market Cap39.22B
Revenue(TTM)6.95B
Net Income(TTM)1.22B
Analysts76.92
Price Target170.67 (23.38%)
Short Float %1.16%
Short Ratio1.79
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.75% |
Yearly Dividend0.95
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.63%
DP22.95%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-0.04%
Min EPS beat(2)-1.64%
Max EPS beat(2)1.56%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)0.66%
Min EPS beat(4)-1.64%
Max EPS beat(4)1.57%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)1.26%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)1.89%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)2.06%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.42%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.54%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.3%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.33%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.23%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.3%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.06%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.29%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.09%
PT rev (1m)12.14%
PT rev (3m)24.84%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.09%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.4%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.54%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.32%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.82%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.9%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.79 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.85 | ||
| P/S | 5.78 | ||
| P/FCF | 36.04 | ||
| P/OCF | 26.23 | ||
| P/B | 6.16 | ||
| P/tB | 27.5 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 22.71 |
EPS(TTM)5.58
EY4.03%
EPS(NY)6.05
Fwd EY4.38%
FCF(TTM)3.84
FCFY2.77%
OCF(TTM)5.27
OCFY3.81%
SpS23.94
BVpS22.47
TBVpS5.03
PEG (NY)2.93
PEG (5Y)2.21
Graham Number53.11
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 9.98% | ||
| ROE | 19.15% | ||
| ROCE | 14.74% | ||
| ROIC | 12.86% | ||
| ROICexc | 15.09% | ||
| ROICexgc | 34.15% | ||
| OM | 22.44% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 17.97% | ||
| GM | 52.92% | ||
| FCFM | 16.03% |
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y-3.42%
OM growth 5Y5.78%
PM growth 3Y0.8%
PM growth 5Y6.85%
GM growth 3Y-1.19%
GM growth 5Y-0.27%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.56
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.54 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.13 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.88 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 142.31% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 6% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 17.92 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 82.64% | ||
| Profit Quality | 89.18% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.25 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.71 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.35 |
F-Score7
WACC10.68%
ROIC/WACC1.2
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)N/A
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)5.48%
EPS 3Y2.31%
EPS 5Y11.21%
EPS Q2Q%8.9%
EPS Next Y8.47%
EPS Next 2Y9.32%
EPS Next 3Y10.13%
EPS Next 5Y9.88%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.73%
Revenue growth 3Y0.48%
Revenue growth 5Y5.41%
Sales Q2Q%9.41%
Revenue Next Year6.38%
Revenue Next 2Y6.33%
Revenue Next 3Y6.42%
Revenue Next 5Y5.77%
EBIT growth 1Y-5.11%
EBIT growth 3Y-2.95%
EBIT growth 5Y11.51%
EBIT Next Year27%
EBIT Next 3Y13.98%
EBIT Next 5Y11.15%
FCF growth 1Y-23.22%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-16.29%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A
AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES INC / A FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES INC?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to A.
What is the valuation status of AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES INC (A) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES INC (A). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES INC?
AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES INC (A) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for A stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES INC (A) is 24.79 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 6.16.
What is the financial health of AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES INC (A) stock?
The financial health rating of AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES INC (A) is 6 / 10.