CORTEVA INC (CTVA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:CTVA - US22052L1044 - Common Stock
65.28 USD
+0.6 (+0.93%)
Taking everything into account, CTVA scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CTVA was compared to 82 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. CTVA has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. CTVA is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate. These ratings could make CTVA a good candidate for quality investing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
CTVA had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year CTVA had a positive cash flow from operations.
CTVA had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
CTVA had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
CTVA's Return On Assets of 3.80% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CTVA outperforms 70.73% of its industry peers.
CTVA has a better Return On Equity (6.36%) than 67.07% of its industry peers.
CTVA's Return On Invested Capital of 5.99% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CTVA outperforms 67.07% of its industry peers.
CTVA had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 4.97%. This is in line with the industry average of 6.13%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (5.99%) for CTVA is above the 3 year average (4.97%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.8% | ||
| ROE | 6.36% | ||
| ROIC | 5.99% |
ROA(3y)2.21%
ROA(5y)2.47%
ROE(3y)3.76%
ROE(5y)4.19%
ROIC(3y)4.97%
ROIC(5y)3.98%
1.3 Margins
CTVA's Profit Margin of 9.19% is amongst the best of the industry. CTVA outperforms 85.37% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CTVA has declined.
CTVA has a Operating Margin of 14.96%. This is in the better half of the industry: CTVA outperforms 78.05% of its industry peers.
CTVA's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
CTVA has a Gross Margin of 46.11%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CTVA outperforms 91.46% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CTVA has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 14.96% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 9.19% | ||
| GM | 46.11% |
OM growth 3Y13.79%
OM growth 5Y24.06%
PM growth 3Y-21.84%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y2.02%
GM growth 5Y2.77%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CTVA is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, CTVA has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, CTVA has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for CTVA is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
CTVA has an Altman-Z score of 2.37. This is not the best score and indicates that CTVA is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.37, CTVA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.61% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CTVA is 1.65, which is an excellent value as it means it would take CTVA, only 1.65 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 1.65, CTVA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.68% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.14 indicates that CTVA is not too dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of CTVA (0.14) is better than 86.59% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.14 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.65 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.37 |
ROIC/WACC0.69
WACC8.67%
2.3 Liquidity
CTVA has a Current Ratio of 1.58. This is a normal value and indicates that CTVA is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
CTVA has a Current ratio of 1.58. This is in the lower half of the industry: CTVA underperforms 67.07% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.07 indicates that CTVA should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.07, CTVA is doing worse than 63.41% of the companies in the same industry.
CTVA 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 | 1.58 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.07 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
CTVA shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 43.70%, which is quite impressive.
Measured over the past 5 years, CTVA shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 6.18% on average per year.
CTVA shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 5.00%.
Measured over the past years, CTVA shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 4.08% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)43.7%
EPS 3Y6.18%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%53.06%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5%
Revenue growth 3Y2.6%
Revenue growth 5Y4.08%
Sales Q2Q%12.55%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 11.25% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
CTVA is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.90% yearly.
EPS Next Y25.02%
EPS Next 2Y19.67%
EPS Next 3Y17.37%
EPS Next 5Y11.25%
Revenue Next Year3.84%
Revenue Next 2Y3.64%
Revenue Next 3Y3.4%
Revenue Next 5Y2.9%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 19.09, the valuation of CTVA can be described as rather expensive.
CTVA's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CTVA to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.47), we can say CTVA is valued slightly cheaper.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.87, CTVA is valued on the expensive side.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CTVA is on the same level as its industry peers.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CTVA to the average of the S&P500 Index (35.42), we can say CTVA is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.09 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.87 |
4.2 Price Multiples
The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as CTVA.
73.17% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CTVA, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 16.7 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.51 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
CTVA's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of CTVA may justify a higher PE ratio.
CTVA's earnings are expected to grow with 17.37% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.76
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y19.67%
EPS Next 3Y17.37%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CTVA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.09%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.00, CTVA has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.44, CTVA's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.09% |
5.2 History
The dividend of CTVA is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 30.66%!
CTVA has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
CTVA has not decreased its dividend in the past 5 years, so it has a somewhat stable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)30.66%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
5.3 Sustainability
29.41% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CTVA. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
CTVA's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP29.41%
EPS Next 2Y19.67%
EPS Next 3Y17.37%
NYSE:CTVA (11/20/2025, 10:35:55 AM)
65.28
+0.6 (+0.93%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners86.31%
Inst Owner Change-1.8%
Ins Owners0.07%
Ins Owner Change-0.81%
Market Cap44.33B
Revenue(TTM)17.47B
Net Income(TTM)1.60B
Analysts80
Price Target79.92 (22.43%)
Short Float %1.61%
Short Ratio2.24
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.09% |
Yearly Dividend0.66
Dividend Growth(5Y)30.66%
DP29.41%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)35.88%
Min EPS beat(2)14.15%
Max EPS beat(2)57.61%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)24.51%
Min EPS beat(4)0.21%
Max EPS beat(4)57.61%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)24.59%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)35.59%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)30.82%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.38%
Min Revenue beat(2)1%
Max Revenue beat(2)3.77%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.66%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.68%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.77%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.19%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.16%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.07%
PT rev (1m)-3.67%
PT rev (3m)-0.77%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-20.51%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-30.39%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.34%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.68%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.5%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.73%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.04%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.65%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.09 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.87 | ||
| P/S | 2.54 | ||
| P/FCF | 16.7 | ||
| P/OCF | 13.84 | ||
| P/B | 1.76 | ||
| P/tB | 7.06 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.51 |
EPS(TTM)3.42
EY5.24%
EPS(NY)3.65
Fwd EY5.59%
FCF(TTM)3.91
FCFY5.99%
OCF(TTM)4.72
OCFY7.23%
SpS25.72
BVpS37.14
TBVpS9.25
PEG (NY)0.76
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number53.46
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.8% | ||
| ROE | 6.36% | ||
| ROCE | 8.22% | ||
| ROIC | 5.99% | ||
| ROICexc | 6.49% | ||
| ROICexgc | 16.71% | ||
| OM | 14.96% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 9.19% | ||
| GM | 46.11% | ||
| FCFM | 15.19% |
ROA(3y)2.21%
ROA(5y)2.47%
ROE(3y)3.76%
ROE(5y)4.19%
ROIC(3y)4.97%
ROIC(5y)3.98%
ROICexc(3y)5.51%
ROICexc(5y)4.45%
ROICexgc(3y)17.68%
ROICexgc(5y)14.5%
ROCE(3y)6.47%
ROCE(5y)5.18%
ROICexgc growth 3Y17.34%
ROICexgc growth 5Y37%
ROICexc growth 3Y18.15%
ROICexc growth 5Y33.64%
OM growth 3Y13.79%
OM growth 5Y24.06%
PM growth 3Y-21.84%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y2.02%
GM growth 5Y2.77%
F-Score9
Asset Turnover0.41
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.14 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.65 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.91 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 45.87% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.15% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 84.05% | ||
| Profit Quality | 165.36% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.58 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.07 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.37 |
F-Score9
WACC8.67%
ROIC/WACC0.69
Cap/Depr(3y)49.09%
Cap/Depr(5y)46.74%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.48%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.49%
Profit Quality(3y)117.89%
Profit Quality(5y)141.89%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)43.7%
EPS 3Y6.18%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%53.06%
EPS Next Y25.02%
EPS Next 2Y19.67%
EPS Next 3Y17.37%
EPS Next 5Y11.25%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5%
Revenue growth 3Y2.6%
Revenue growth 5Y4.08%
Sales Q2Q%12.55%
Revenue Next Year3.84%
Revenue Next 2Y3.64%
Revenue Next 3Y3.4%
Revenue Next 5Y2.9%
EBIT growth 1Y33.86%
EBIT growth 3Y16.75%
EBIT growth 5Y29.12%
EBIT Next Year56.21%
EBIT Next 3Y21.78%
EBIT Next 5Y14.12%
FCF growth 1Y1955.94%
FCF growth 3Y-10.43%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y673.91%
OCF growth 3Y-7.69%
OCF growth 5Y14.92%
CORTEVA INC / CTVA FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to CTVA.
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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to CORTEVA INC (CTVA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
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CORTEVA INC (CTVA) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
What is the financial health of CORTEVA INC (CTVA) stock?
The financial health rating of CORTEVA INC (CTVA) is 7 / 10.
How sustainable is the dividend of CORTEVA INC (CTVA) stock?
The dividend rating of CORTEVA INC (CTVA) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 29.41%.