CENCORA INC (COR) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:COR - US03073E1055 - Common Stock
359.39 USD
-0.85 (-0.24%)
Taking everything into account, COR scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. COR was compared to 100 industry peers in the Health Care Providers & Services industry. There are concerns on the financial health of COR while its profitability can be described as average. COR is valued expensive and it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year COR was profitable.
COR had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Of the past 5 years COR 4 years were profitable.
Of the past 5 years COR 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
COR has a Return On Assets (2.57%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 95.81%, COR belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 99.00% of the companies in the same industry.
COR has a Return On Invested Capital of 13.52%. This is amongst the best in the industry. COR outperforms 92.00% of its industry peers.
COR had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 16.51%. This is significantly above the industry average of 9.42%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.57% | ||
| ROE | 95.81% | ||
| ROIC | 13.52% |
ROA(3y)2.68%
ROA(5y)0.61%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)16.51%
ROIC(5y)15.55%
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 0.60%, COR is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
COR's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
COR has a Operating Margin (1.09%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of COR has remained more or less at the same level.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 3.40%, COR is doing worse than 81.00% of the companies in the same industry.
COR's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 1.09% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 0.6% | ||
| GM | 3.4% |
OM growth 3Y-6.12%
OM growth 5Y-0.1%
PM growth 3Y-10.65%
PM growth 5Y1.52%
GM growth 3Y1.72%
GM growth 5Y3.69%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so COR is creating value.
There is no outstanding debt for COR. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 5.07 indicates that COR is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 5.07, COR belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of COR is 7.22, which is on the high side as it means it would take COR, 7.22 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
COR has a Debt to FCF ratio (7.22) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 4.06 is on the high side and indicates that COR has dependencies on debt financing.
COR's Debt to Equity ratio of 4.06 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. COR is outperformed by 78.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 4.06 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.22 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.07 |
ROIC/WACC1.48
WACC9.13%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.90 indicates that COR may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of COR (0.90) is worse than 78.00% of its industry peers.
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.
COR's Quick ratio of 0.53 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. COR is outperformed by 86.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.9 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.53 |
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.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 15.14% 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)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%5.92%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, COR will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 10.79% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 6.81% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y10.53%
EPS Next 2Y10.47%
EPS Next 3Y10.82%
EPS Next 5Y10.79%
Revenue Next Year6.56%
Revenue Next 2Y6.59%
Revenue Next 3Y6.79%
Revenue Next 5Y6.81%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 22.48 indicates a rather expensive valuation of COR.
COR's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
COR's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 25.67.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.34, the valuation of COR can be described as rather expensive.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of COR is on the same level as its industry peers.
COR is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 31.86, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.48 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.34 |
4.2 Price Multiples
The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as COR.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of COR is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 61.04 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.67 |
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)2.13
PEG (5Y)1.48
EPS Next 2Y10.47%
EPS Next 3Y10.82%
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 2.50, COR pays a better dividend. On top of this COR pays more dividend than 83.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.68, COR pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.40.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.68% |
5.2 History
The dividend of COR has a limited annual growth rate of 5.42%.
COR has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
The dividend of COR decreased in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.42%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
5.3 Sustainability
COR pays out 22.69% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
COR's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP22.69%
EPS Next 2Y10.47%
EPS Next 3Y10.82%
NYSE:COR (11/7/2025, 2:32:07 PM)
359.39
-0.85 (-0.24%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupHealth Care Equipment & Services
GICS IndustryHealth Care Providers & Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners93.38%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.07%
Ins Owner Change-2.59%
Market Cap69.68B
Revenue(TTM)N/A
Net Income(TTM)1.90B
Analysts79.09
Price Target345.21 (-3.95%)
Short Float %2.58%
Short Ratio3.47
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.68% |
Yearly Dividend2.1
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.42%
DP22.69%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)4.88%
Min EPS beat(2)3.15%
Max EPS beat(2)6.6%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)4.45%
Min EPS beat(4)2.68%
Max EPS beat(4)6.6%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)4.51%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)3.81%
EPS beat(16)15
Avg EPS beat(16)3.45%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.82%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.29%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.35%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.52%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.29%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.93%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.6%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.97%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.83%
PT rev (1m)2.11%
PT rev (3m)3.38%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.07%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.75%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.01%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.81%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.06%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.1%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.16%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.48 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.34 | ||
| P/S | 0.22 | ||
| P/FCF | 61.04 | ||
| P/OCF | 40 | ||
| P/B | 35.19 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.67 |
EPS(TTM)15.99
EY4.45%
EPS(NY)17.67
Fwd EY4.92%
FCF(TTM)5.89
FCFY1.64%
OCF(TTM)8.99
OCFY2.5%
SpS1633.25
BVpS10.21
TBVpS-83.94
PEG (NY)2.13
PEG (5Y)1.48
Graham Number60.62
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.57% | ||
| ROE | 95.81% | ||
| ROCE | 17.33% | ||
| ROIC | 13.52% | ||
| ROICexc | 15.22% | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | 1.09% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 0.6% | ||
| GM | 3.4% | ||
| FCFM | 0.36% |
ROA(3y)2.68%
ROA(5y)0.61%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)16.51%
ROIC(5y)15.55%
ROICexc(3y)21.56%
ROICexc(5y)21.55%
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)21.17%
ROCE(5y)19.93%
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y15.26%
ROICexc growth 5Y0.87%
OM growth 3Y-6.12%
OM growth 5Y-0.1%
PM growth 3Y-10.65%
PM growth 5Y1.52%
GM growth 3Y1.72%
GM growth 5Y3.69%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover4.28
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 4.06 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.22 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.77 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 55.39% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.19% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 10.99 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 38.29% | ||
| Profit Quality | 60.17% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.9 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.53 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.07 |
F-Score6
WACC9.13%
ROIC/WACC1.48
Cap/Depr(3y)53.4%
Cap/Depr(5y)67.19%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.18%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.19%
Profit Quality(3y)175.45%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)16.21%
EPS 3Y13.21%
EPS 5Y15.14%
EPS Q2Q%14.97%
EPS Next Y10.53%
EPS Next 2Y10.47%
EPS Next 3Y10.82%
EPS Next 5Y10.79%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%5.92%
Revenue Next Year6.56%
Revenue Next 2Y6.59%
Revenue Next 3Y6.79%
Revenue Next 5Y6.81%
EBIT growth 1Y19.18%
EBIT growth 3Y4.36%
EBIT growth 5Y10.24%
EBIT Next Year29.12%
EBIT Next 3Y14.27%
EBIT Next 5Y5.18%
FCF growth 1Y-59.12%
FCF growth 3Y10.42%
FCF growth 5Y8.07%
OCF growth 1Y-46.38%
OCF growth 3Y9.35%
OCF growth 5Y8.25%
CENCORA INC / COR FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for COR stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to COR.
Can you provide the valuation status for CENCORA INC?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to CENCORA INC (COR). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is CENCORA INC (COR) stock?
CENCORA INC (COR) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
Can you provide the financial health for COR stock?
The financial health rating of CENCORA INC (COR) is 4 / 10.
Is the dividend of CENCORA INC sustainable?
The dividend rating of CENCORA INC (COR) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 22.69%.