AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES INC (A) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:A • US00846U1016
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This A fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. A Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year A was profitable.
- In the past year A had a positive cash flow from operations.
- In the past 5 years A has always been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years A had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- With an excellent Return On Assets value of 10.07%, A belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.23% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Return On Equity of A (18.67%) is better than 91.23% of its industry peers.
- A has a better Return On Invested Capital (12.40%) than 89.47% of its industry peers.
- A had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 13.47%. This is in line with the industry average of 11.85%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 10.07% | ||
| ROE | 18.67% | ||
| ROIC | 12.4% |
ROA(3y)10.88%
ROA(5y)11.17%
ROE(3y)20.8%
ROE(5y)21.7%
ROIC(3y)13.47%
ROIC(5y)13.97%
1.3 Margins
- With an excellent Profit Margin value of 18.26%, A belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.72% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of A has grown nicely.
- A has a Operating Margin of 21.76%. This is amongst the best in the industry. A outperforms 91.23% of its industry peers.
- A's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- A has a better Gross Margin (52.53%) 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 | 21.76% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 18.26% | ||
| GM | 52.53% |
OM growth 3Y-1.66%
OM growth 5Y6.93%
PM growth 3Y0.8%
PM growth 5Y6.85%
GM growth 3Y-1%
GM growth 5Y-0.15%
2. A Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), A is creating some value.
- A has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- A has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- A has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 4.54 indicates that A is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- The Altman-Z score of A (4.54) is better than 85.96% of its industry peers.
- A has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.38. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as A would need 3.38 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 3.38, A belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 80.70% of the companies in the same industry.
- A has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.49. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of A (0.49) is worse than 63.16% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.49 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.38 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.54 |
ROIC/WACC1.16
WACC10.72%
2.3 Liquidity
- A has a Current Ratio of 2.07. This indicates that A is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- A's Current ratio of 2.07 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. A is outperformed by 63.16% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.59 indicates that A should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- The Quick ratio of A (1.59) is worse than 63.16% of its industry peers.
- The current and quick ratio evaluation for A is rather negative, while it does have excellent solvency and profitability. These ratios do not necessarly indicate liquidity issues and need to be evaluated against the specifics of the business.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.07 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.59 |
3. A Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- A shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 6.03%.
- A shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 11.21% yearly.
- The Revenue has grown by 8.14% in the past year. This is quite good.
- A shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 5.41% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)6.03%
EPS 3Y2.31%
EPS 5Y11.21%
EPS Q2Q%3.82%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.14%
Revenue growth 3Y0.48%
Revenue growth 5Y5.41%
Sales Q2Q%6.96%
3.2 Future
- A is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 9.72% yearly.
- A is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 6.00% yearly.
EPS Next Y8.97%
EPS Next 2Y9.5%
EPS Next 3Y10.1%
EPS Next 5Y9.72%
Revenue Next Year6.79%
Revenue Next 2Y6.45%
Revenue Next 3Y6.41%
Revenue Next 5Y6%
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 stable.
- The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. A Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 19.86, A is valued on the expensive side.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, A is valued cheaply inside the industry as 84.21% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.96. A is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.71, A is valued correctly.
- 82.46% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than A, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 24.04. A is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.86 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.71 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, A is valued a bit cheaper than 77.19% of the companies in the same industry.
- A's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. A is cheaper than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 31.84 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.03 |
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.
- The excellent profitability rating of A may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.21
PEG (5Y)1.77
EPS Next 2Y9.5%
EPS Next 3Y10.1%
5. A Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a yearly dividend of 0.86%, A is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.11, A pays a better dividend. On top of this A pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.91, A's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.86% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of A is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 6.57%!
- A has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- A has decreased its dividend recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.57%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
- 21.94% of the earnings are spent on dividend by A. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of A is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP21.94%
EPS Next 2Y9.5%
EPS Next 3Y10.1%
A Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
111.83
+0.32 (+0.29%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupPharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
GICS IndustryLife Sciences Tools & Services
Earnings (Last)02-25 2026-02-25/amc
Earnings (Next)05-26 2026-05-26/amc
Inst Owners92%
Inst Owner Change-0.33%
Ins Owners0.16%
Ins Owner Change3.09%
Market Cap31.61B
Revenue(TTM)7.07B
Net Income(TTM)1.29B
Analysts78.62
Price Target171.65 (53.49%)
Short Float %1.62%
Short Ratio1.99
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.86% |
Yearly Dividend0.99
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.57%
DP21.94%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date03-31 2026-03-31 (0.255)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-2.09%
Min EPS beat(2)-2.58%
Max EPS beat(2)-1.6%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-1.06%
Min EPS beat(4)-2.58%
Max EPS beat(4)1.56%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)0.21%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)0.61%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)1.69%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.43%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.44%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.43%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.01%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.44%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.3%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.6%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.34%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.07%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0.67%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.78%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.54%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.46%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.03%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.89%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.83%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.37%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.61%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.86 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.71 | ||
| P/S | 4.47 | ||
| P/FCF | 31.84 | ||
| P/OCF | 22.65 | ||
| P/B | 4.58 | ||
| P/tB | 15.82 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.03 |
EPS(TTM)5.63
EY5.03%
EPS(NY)6.69
Fwd EY5.98%
FCF(TTM)3.51
FCFY3.14%
OCF(TTM)4.94
OCFY4.42%
SpS24.99
BVpS24.44
TBVpS7.07
PEG (NY)2.21
PEG (5Y)1.77
Graham Number55.64
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 10.07% | ||
| ROE | 18.67% | ||
| ROCE | 14.53% | ||
| ROIC | 12.4% | ||
| ROICexc | 14.78% | ||
| ROICexgc | 32.01% | ||
| OM | 21.76% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 18.26% | ||
| GM | 52.53% | ||
| FCFM | 14.06% |
ROA(3y)10.88%
ROA(5y)11.17%
ROE(3y)20.8%
ROE(5y)21.7%
ROIC(3y)13.47%
ROIC(5y)13.97%
ROICexc(3y)16.03%
ROICexc(5y)16.51%
ROICexgc(3y)38.11%
ROICexgc(5y)42.31%
ROCE(3y)15.36%
ROCE(5y)15.95%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-8.87%
ROICexgc growth 5Y3.18%
ROICexc growth 3Y-4.92%
ROICexc growth 5Y7.55%
OM growth 3Y-1.66%
OM growth 5Y6.93%
PM growth 3Y0.8%
PM growth 5Y6.85%
GM growth 3Y-1%
GM growth 5Y-0.15%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.55
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.49 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.38 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.84 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 142.4% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 5.7% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 15.53 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 76.7% | ||
| Profit Quality | 76.98% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.07 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.59 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.54 |
F-Score6
WACC10.72%
ROIC/WACC1.16
Cap/Depr(3y)132.79%
Cap/Depr(5y)109.81%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.34%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.65%
Profit Quality(3y)104.6%
Profit Quality(5y)100.47%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)6.03%
EPS 3Y2.31%
EPS 5Y11.21%
EPS Q2Q%3.82%
EPS Next Y8.97%
EPS Next 2Y9.5%
EPS Next 3Y10.1%
EPS Next 5Y9.72%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.14%
Revenue growth 3Y0.48%
Revenue growth 5Y5.41%
Sales Q2Q%6.96%
Revenue Next Year6.79%
Revenue Next 2Y6.45%
Revenue Next 3Y6.41%
Revenue Next 5Y6%
EBIT growth 1Y-1.09%
EBIT growth 3Y-1.19%
EBIT growth 5Y12.72%
EBIT Next Year27.75%
EBIT Next 3Y14.3%
EBIT Next 5Y11.62%
FCF growth 1Y-39.78%
FCF growth 3Y4.11%
FCF growth 5Y7.51%
OCF growth 1Y-28.81%
OCF growth 3Y5.92%
OCF growth 5Y11.1%
AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES INC / A Fundamental Analysis FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to A.
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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.
What is the valuation of AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES INC based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES INC (A) is 19.86 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 4.58.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for A stock?
The dividend rating of AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES INC (A) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 21.94%.