CENCORA INC (COR) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA • New York Stock Exchange • NYSE:COR • US03073E1055

361.75 USD
-1.81 (-0.5%)
At close: Feb 3, 2026
361.75 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 2/3/2026, 8:08:21 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to COR. COR was compared to 102 industry peers in the Health Care Providers & Services industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of COR get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. COR is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • COR had positive earnings in the past year.
  • COR had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • In the past 5 years COR has always been profitable.
  • Each year in the past 5 years COR had a positive operating cash flow.
COR Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCOR Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 2B -2B

1.2 Ratios

  • COR's Return On Assets of 2.03% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. COR outperforms 55.88% of its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 103.06%, COR belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 98.04% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of COR (14.50%) is better than 92.16% of its industry peers.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for COR is significantly above the industry average of 9.16%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.03%
ROE 103.06%
ROIC 14.5%
ROA(3y)2.36%
ROA(5y)2.55%
ROE(3y)223.66%
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)15.04%
ROIC(5y)14.55%
COR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCOR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 500 -500

1.3 Margins

  • COR has a Profit Margin (0.48%) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of COR has declined.
  • COR has a Operating Margin (1.17%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • COR's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • COR has a Gross Margin of 3.51%. This is in the lower half of the industry: COR underperforms 78.43% of its industry peers.
  • COR's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 1.17%
PM (TTM) 0.48%
GM 3.51%
OM growth 3Y-0.12%
OM growth 5Y1.81%
PM growth 3Y-12.1%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y0.2%
GM growth 5Y5.18%
COR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCOR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 1 -1 2 3

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), COR is creating some value.
  • COR has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • COR has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • COR has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
COR Yearly Shares OutstandingCOR Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M
COR Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCOR Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20B 40B 60B

2.2 Solvency

  • COR has an Altman-Z score of 4.95. This indicates that COR is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • COR has a Altman-Z score of 4.95. This is amongst the best in the industry. COR outperforms 85.29% of its industry peers.
  • COR has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.39. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as COR would need 2.39 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of COR (2.39) is better than 76.47% of its industry peers.
  • COR has a Debt/Equity ratio of 5.00. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
  • COR has a Debt to Equity ratio of 5.00. This is in the lower half of the industry: COR underperforms 77.45% of its industry peers.
  • Even though the debt/equity ratio score it not favorable for COR, it has very limited outstanding debt, so we won't put too much weight on the DE evaluation.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 5
Debt/FCF 2.39
Altman-Z 4.95
ROIC/WACC1.64
WACC8.83%
COR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCOR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 2B 4B 6B

2.3 Liquidity

  • COR has a Current Ratio of 0.90. This is a bad value and indicates that COR is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • With a Current ratio value of 0.90, COR is not doing good in the industry: 75.49% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • COR has a Quick Ratio of 0.90. This is a bad value and indicates that COR is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.55, COR is doing worse than 82.35% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.9
Quick Ratio 0.55
COR Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCOR Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10B 20B 30B 40B 50B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • COR shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 16.21%, which is quite good.
  • COR shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 15.14% yearly.
  • Looking at the last year, COR shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 9.31% in the last year.
  • The Revenue has been growing by 11.09% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)16.21%
EPS 3Y13.21%
EPS 5Y15.14%
EPS Q2Q%14.97%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.31%
Revenue growth 3Y10.43%
Revenue growth 5Y11.09%
Sales Q2Q%5.92%

3.2 Future

  • COR is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 10.78% yearly.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 6.67% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y11.34%
EPS Next 2Y11.04%
EPS Next 3Y10.89%
EPS Next 5Y10.78%
Revenue Next Year6.2%
Revenue Next 2Y6.39%
Revenue Next 3Y6.52%
Revenue Next 5Y6.67%

3.3 Evolution

  • The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
  • 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.
COR Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCOR Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 100B 200B 300B 400B
COR Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCOR Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 5 10 15 20 25

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • COR is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 22.62.
  • COR's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. COR is cheaper than 68.63% of the companies in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of COR to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.18), we can say COR is valued inline with the index average.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 20.32, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of COR.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of COR is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of COR to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.51), we can say COR is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 22.62
Fwd PE 20.32
COR Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCOR Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

  • The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as COR.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, COR is valued a bit cheaper than 63.73% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 21.88
EV/EBITDA 15.33
COR Per share dataCOR EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 500 1K 1.5K

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates COR does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
  • COR has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2
PEG (5Y)1.49
EPS Next 2Y11.04%
EPS Next 3Y10.89%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • With a yearly dividend of 0.68%, COR is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.47, COR pays a better dividend. On top of this COR pays more dividend than 83.33% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.83, COR's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.68%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of COR is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 6.10%!
  • COR has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
  • COR has decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.1%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
COR Yearly Dividends per shareCOR Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2 4 6

5.3 Sustainability

  • 28.12% of the earnings are spent on dividend by COR. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
  • The dividend of COR is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP28.12%
EPS Next 2Y11.04%
EPS Next 3Y10.89%
COR Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendCOR Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 2B -2B
COR Dividend Payout.COR Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.COR Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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CENCORA INC

NYSE:COR (2/3/2026, 8:08:21 PM)

After market: 361.75 0 (0%)

361.75

-1.81 (-0.5%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupHealth Care Equipment & Services
GICS IndustryHealth Care Providers & Services
Earnings (Last)11-05
Earnings (Next)02-04
Inst Owners95.74%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.09%
Ins Owner Change6.14%
Market Cap70.18B
Revenue(TTM)321.33B
Net Income(TTM)1.55B
Analysts80
Price Target396.17 (9.51%)
Short Float %2.63%
Short Ratio3.7
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.68%
Yearly Dividend2.25
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.1%
DP28.12%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)1.78%
Min EPS beat(2)0.41%
Max EPS beat(2)3.15%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)3.89%
Min EPS beat(4)0.41%
Max EPS beat(4)6.6%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)4.4%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)3.83%
EPS beat(16)15
Avg EPS beat(16)3.46%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.51%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.67%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.35%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.16%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.29%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.93%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.09%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.91%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.67%
PT rev (1m)0.75%
PT rev (3m)14.76%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.01%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.02%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.82%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.58%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.03%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.33%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 22.62
Fwd PE 20.32
P/S 0.22
P/FCF 21.88
P/OCF 18.11
P/B 46.54
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 15.33
EPS(TTM)15.99
EY4.42%
EPS(NY)17.8
Fwd EY4.92%
FCF(TTM)16.53
FCFY4.57%
OCF(TTM)19.98
OCFY5.52%
SpS1656.44
BVpS7.77
TBVpS-82.18
PEG (NY)2
PEG (5Y)1.49
Graham Number52.88
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.03%
ROE 103.06%
ROCE 19.96%
ROIC 14.5%
ROICexc 18.88%
ROICexgc N/A
OM 1.17%
PM (TTM) 0.48%
GM 3.51%
FCFM 1%
ROA(3y)2.36%
ROA(5y)2.55%
ROE(3y)223.66%
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)15.04%
ROIC(5y)14.55%
ROICexc(3y)19.39%
ROICexc(5y)18.79%
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)20.71%
ROCE(5y)20.04%
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y-3.36%
ROICexc growth 5Y-5.64%
OM growth 3Y-0.12%
OM growth 5Y1.81%
PM growth 3Y-12.1%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y0.2%
GM growth 5Y5.18%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover4.2
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 5
Debt/FCF 2.39
Debt/EBITDA 1.57
Cap/Depr 62.52%
Cap/Sales 0.21%
Interest Coverage 10.51
Cash Conversion 80.48%
Profit Quality 206.36%
Current Ratio 0.9
Quick Ratio 0.55
Altman-Z 4.95
F-Score6
WACC8.83%
ROIC/WACC1.64
Cap/Depr(3y)50.93%
Cap/Depr(5y)61.57%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.18%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.19%
Profit Quality(3y)200.95%
Profit Quality(5y)175.46%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)16.21%
EPS 3Y13.21%
EPS 5Y15.14%
EPS Q2Q%14.97%
EPS Next Y11.34%
EPS Next 2Y11.04%
EPS Next 3Y10.89%
EPS Next 5Y10.78%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.31%
Revenue growth 3Y10.43%
Revenue growth 5Y11.09%
Sales Q2Q%5.92%
Revenue Next Year6.2%
Revenue Next 2Y6.39%
Revenue Next 3Y6.52%
Revenue Next 5Y6.67%
EBIT growth 1Y23.25%
EBIT growth 3Y10.3%
EBIT growth 5Y13.11%
EBIT Next Year23.6%
EBIT Next 3Y13.21%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y6.99%
FCF growth 3Y13.28%
FCF growth 5Y11.79%
OCF growth 1Y11.2%
OCF growth 3Y12.76%
OCF growth 5Y11.92%

CENCORA INC / COR FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for COR stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to COR.


What is the valuation status for COR stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to CENCORA INC (COR). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of COR stock?

CENCORA INC (COR) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


What is the valuation of CENCORA INC based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CENCORA INC (COR) is 22.62 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 46.54.


What is the financial health of CENCORA INC (COR) stock?

The financial health rating of CENCORA INC (COR) is 5 / 10.