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.
- Each year in the past 5 years A has been profitable.
- In the past 5 years A always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 10.07%, A belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.23% of the companies in the same industry.
- A's Return On Equity of 18.67% is amongst the best of the industry. A outperforms 91.23% of its industry peers.
- A has a Return On Invested Capital of 12.40%. This is amongst the best in the industry. A outperforms 89.47% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for A 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
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 18.26%, A belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 87.72% of the companies in the same industry.
- A's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- A has a Operating Margin of 21.76%. This is amongst the best in the industry. A outperforms 91.23% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of A has grown nicely.
- A has a better Gross Margin (52.53%) than 64.91% of its industry peers.
- A's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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.
- Compared to 5 years ago, A has less shares outstanding
- 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.
- A's Altman-Z score of 4.54 is amongst the best of the industry. A outperforms 85.96% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of A is 3.38, which is a good value as it means it would take A, 3.38 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- A has a Debt to FCF ratio of 3.38. This is amongst the best in the industry. A outperforms 80.70% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.49 indicates that A is not too dependend on debt financing.
- A has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.49. This is in the lower half of the industry: A underperforms 63.16% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.49 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.38 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.54 |
ROIC/WACC1.15
WACC10.8%
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.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.07, A is doing worse than 63.16% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.59 indicates that A should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.59, A is doing worse than 63.16% of the companies in the same industry.
- A does not score too well on the current and quick ratio evaluation. However, as it has 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
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 6.03% over the past year.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 11.21% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
- Looking at the last year, A shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 8.14% 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)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
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 9.72% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 6.00% on average over the next years.
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
- 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. A Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 19.86, the valuation of A can be described as rather expensive.
- A's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. A is cheaper than 84.21% of the companies in the same industry.
- A is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.71, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- A is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.71.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of A indicates a rather cheap valuation: A is cheaper than 82.46% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.83, A is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.86 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.71 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 77.19% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than A, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, A is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 66.67% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| 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.
- A has an outstanding profitability rating, which 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
- A has a yearly dividend return of 0.86%, which is pretty low.
- A's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.11. A pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- With a Dividend Yield of 0.86, A pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.91.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.86% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of A grows each year by 6.57%, which is quite nice.
- A has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- The dividend of A decreased recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.57%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
- A pays out 21.94% of its income as dividend. This is a 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
WACC10.8%
ROIC/WACC1.15
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
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES INC?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to A.
Can you provide the valuation status for AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES INC?
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%.