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CENCORA INC (COR) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:COR - US03073E1055 - Common Stock

368.93 USD
+0.4 (+0.11%)
Last: 11/28/2025, 8:21:19 PM
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After Hours: 11/28/2025, 8:21:19 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

Taking everything into account, COR scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. COR was compared to 101 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 quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year COR was profitable.
COR had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years COR has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years COR always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 2B -2B

1.2 Ratios

With a Return On Assets value of 2.03%, COR perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 56.44% of the companies in the same industry.
COR's Return On Equity of 88.96% is amongst the best of the industry. COR outperforms 99.01% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of COR (14.47%) is better than 92.08% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for COR is significantly above the industry average of 9.26%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.03%
ROE 88.96%
ROIC 14.47%
ROA(3y)2.36%
ROA(5y)2.55%
ROE(3y)218.96%
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)15.28%
ROIC(5y)14.7%
COR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCOR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 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 comparable to the rest of the industry.
COR's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
COR's Operating Margin of 1.16% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. COR outperforms 43.56% of its industry peers.
COR's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a Gross Margin value of 3.51%, COR is not doing good in the industry: 80.20% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
COR's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 1.16%
PM (TTM) 0.48%
GM 3.51%
OM growth 3Y1.51%
OM growth 5Y2.81%
PM growth 3Y-12.1%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y0.75%
GM growth 5Y5.53%
COR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCOR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 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

COR has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, COR has less shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for COR has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, COR has a worse debt to assets ratio.
COR Yearly Shares OutstandingCOR Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20B 40B 60B

2.2 Solvency

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.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 2.39, COR is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.22% of the companies in the same industry.
COR has a Debt/Equity ratio of 4.32. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
COR has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (4.32) than 79.21% 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 4.32
Debt/FCF 2.39
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACC1.66
WACC8.69%
COR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCOR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 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.
COR has a worse Current ratio (0.90) than 75.25% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.55 indicates that COR may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
COR's Quick ratio of 0.55 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. COR is outperformed by 83.17% of its industry peers.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10B 20B 30B 40B 50B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 16.21% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, COR shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 15.14% on average per year.
The Revenue has grown by 9.31% in the past year. This is quite good.
Measured over the past years, COR shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 11.09% on average per year.
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

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.
Based on estimates for the next years, COR will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 6.81% on average per year.
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.
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 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 100B 200B 300B 400B
COR Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCOR Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 5 10 15 20

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 23.07, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of COR.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, COR is valued a bit cheaper than 64.36% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.31, COR is valued at the same level.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 20.87, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of COR.
COR's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 36.59. COR is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 23.07
Fwd PE 20.87
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

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of COR indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: COR is cheaper than 62.38% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 22.3
EV/EBITDA N/A
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 an expensive valuation of the company.
COR has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.19
PEG (5Y)1.52
EPS Next 2Y10.47%
EPS Next 3Y10.82%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a yearly dividend of 0.66%, COR is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.60, COR pays a better dividend. On top of this COR pays more dividend than 82.18% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.40, COR's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.66%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of COR grows each year by 6.10%, which is quite nice.
COR has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2 4 6

5.3 Sustainability

COR pays out 28.12% 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.
DP28.12%
EPS Next 2Y10.47%
EPS Next 3Y10.82%
COR Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendCOR Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 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

CENCORA INC

NYSE:COR (11/28/2025, 8:21:19 PM)

After market: 368.93 0 (0%)

368.93

+0.4 (+0.11%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupHealth Care Equipment & Services
GICS IndustryHealth Care Providers & Services
Earnings (Last)11-05 2025-11-05/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-03 2026-02-03/bmo
Inst Owners93.38%
Inst Owner Change-99.89%
Ins Owners0.07%
Ins Owner Change4.33%
Market Cap71.53B
Revenue(TTM)321.33B
Net Income(TTM)1.55B
Analysts79.09
Price Target388.5 (5.3%)
Short Float %2.6%
Short Ratio3.21
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.66%
Yearly Dividend2.25
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.1%
DP28.12%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date11-14 2025-11-14 (0.6)
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)15.06%
PT rev (3m)14.91%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.46%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.28%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.09%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.26%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.61%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.27%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.01%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.04%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 23.07
Fwd PE 20.87
P/S 0.22
P/FCF 22.3
P/OCF 18.46
P/B 40.94
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)15.99
EY4.33%
EPS(NY)17.67
Fwd EY4.79%
FCF(TTM)16.54
FCFY4.48%
OCF(TTM)19.99
OCFY5.42%
SpS1657.38
BVpS9.01
TBVpS-81
PEG (NY)2.19
PEG (5Y)1.52
Graham Number56.94
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.03%
ROE 88.96%
ROCE 19.92%
ROIC 14.47%
ROICexc 18.84%
ROICexgc N/A
OM 1.16%
PM (TTM) 0.48%
GM 3.51%
FCFM 1%
ROA(3y)2.36%
ROA(5y)2.55%
ROE(3y)218.96%
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)15.28%
ROIC(5y)14.7%
ROICexc(3y)19.7%
ROICexc(5y)18.98%
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)21.04%
ROCE(5y)20.24%
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y-1.78%
ROICexc growth 5Y-4.72%
OM growth 3Y1.51%
OM growth 5Y2.81%
PM growth 3Y-12.1%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y0.75%
GM growth 5Y5.53%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover4.2
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 4.32
Debt/FCF 2.39
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales 0.21%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality 206.36%
Current Ratio 0.9
Quick Ratio 0.55
Altman-Z N/A
F-Score6
WACC8.69%
ROIC/WACC1.66
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
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 Y10.53%
EPS Next 2Y10.47%
EPS Next 3Y10.82%
EPS Next 5Y10.79%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.31%
Revenue growth 3Y10.43%
Revenue growth 5Y11.09%
Sales Q2Q%5.92%
Revenue Next Year6.56%
Revenue Next 2Y6.59%
Revenue Next 3Y6.79%
Revenue Next 5Y6.81%
EBIT growth 1Y22.99%
EBIT growth 3Y12.11%
EBIT growth 5Y14.21%
EBIT Next Year20.52%
EBIT Next 3Y1.89%
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 4 / 10 to COR.


Can you provide the valuation status for CENCORA INC?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to CENCORA INC (COR). This can be considered as Overvalued.


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 3 / 10.


Is the dividend of CENCORA INC sustainable?

The dividend rating of CENCORA INC (COR) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 28.12%.