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ELANCO ANIMAL HEALTH INC (ELAN) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:ELAN - US28414H1032 - Common Stock

21.27 USD
-0.03 (-0.14%)
Last: 12/11/2025, 8:04:00 PM
21.27 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 12/11/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

Taking everything into account, ELAN scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. ELAN was compared to 191 industry peers in the Pharmaceuticals industry. There are concerns on the financial health of ELAN while its profitability can be described as average. ELAN 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

In the past year ELAN was profitable.
ELAN had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
ELAN had negative earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
ELAN had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
ELAN Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFELAN 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 0 500M -500M -1B

1.2 Ratios

With a decent Return On Assets value of 0.27%, ELAN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.53% of the companies in the same industry.
ELAN has a Return On Equity of 0.53%. This is amongst the best in the industry. ELAN outperforms 80.10% of its industry peers.
ELAN's Return On Invested Capital of 1.38% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ELAN outperforms 78.01% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for ELAN is significantly below the industry average of 12.85%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.27%
ROE 0.53%
ROIC 1.38%
ROA(3y)-2.13%
ROA(5y)-2.51%
ROE(3y)-5.1%
ROE(5y)-5.7%
ROIC(3y)1.73%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ELAN Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICELAN Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 -5 -10 -15

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of ELAN (0.78%) is better than 78.53% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ELAN has grown nicely.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 5.25%, ELAN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 79.06% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ELAN has declined.
The Gross Margin of ELAN (54.96%) is better than 67.02% of its industry peers.
ELAN's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 5.25%
PM (TTM) 0.78%
GM 54.96%
OM growth 3Y-3.95%
OM growth 5Y-14.04%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y28.06%
GM growth 3Y-0.22%
GM growth 5Y1.04%
ELAN Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsELAN Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

ELAN has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for ELAN has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for ELAN has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for ELAN has been reduced compared to a year ago.
ELAN Yearly Shares OutstandingELAN Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M
ELAN Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsELAN Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.31, we must say that ELAN is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of ELAN (1.31) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of ELAN is 11.12, which is on the high side as it means it would take ELAN, 11.12 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 11.12, ELAN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.53% of the companies in the same industry.
ELAN has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.59. This is a neutral value indicating ELAN is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
ELAN has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (0.59) than 65.97% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.59
Debt/FCF 11.12
Altman-Z 1.31
ROIC/WACC0.16
WACC8.46%
ELAN Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFELAN Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B 4B 6B 8B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 2.40 indicates that ELAN has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
ELAN has a Current ratio (2.40) which is in line with its industry peers.
ELAN has a Quick Ratio of 1.23. This is a normal value and indicates that ELAN is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
ELAN has a Quick ratio of 1.23. This is in the lower half of the industry: ELAN underperforms 71.20% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.4
Quick Ratio 1.23
ELAN Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesELAN Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

ELAN shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 12.94%, which is quite good.
ELAN shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -3.01% yearly.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.08% in the past year.
ELAN shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 7.65% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)12.94%
EPS 3Y-4.66%
EPS 5Y-3.01%
EPS Q2Q%46.15%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.08%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.33%
Revenue growth 5Y7.65%
Sales Q2Q%10.39%

3.2 Future

ELAN is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 10.20% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, ELAN will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.74% on average per year.
EPS Next Y4.8%
EPS Next 2Y7.34%
EPS Next 3Y9.15%
EPS Next 5Y10.2%
Revenue Next Year5.43%
Revenue Next 2Y5.37%
Revenue Next 3Y5.26%
Revenue Next 5Y4.74%

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
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.
ELAN Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesELAN Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B
ELAN Yearly EPS VS EstimatesELAN Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 0.5 1

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 22.16, the valuation of ELAN can be described as rather expensive.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, ELAN is valued a bit cheaper than 79.58% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of ELAN to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.76), we can say ELAN is valued inline with the index average.
ELAN is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.29.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, ELAN is valued a bit cheaper than 75.39% of the companies in the same industry.
ELAN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 23.96.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 22.16
Fwd PE 20.29
ELAN Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsELAN Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40 50

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of ELAN indicates a rather cheap valuation: ELAN is cheaper than 80.63% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, ELAN is valued cheaper than 81.15% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 29.19
EV/EBITDA 15.46
ELAN Per share dataELAN EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates ELAN does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
PEG (NY)4.61
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y7.34%
EPS Next 3Y9.15%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for ELAN!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

ELANCO ANIMAL HEALTH INC

NYSE:ELAN (12/11/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 21.27 0 (0%)

21.27

-0.03 (-0.14%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupPharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
GICS IndustryPharmaceuticals
Earnings (Last)11-05 2025-11-05/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-23 2026-02-23/amc
Inst Owners116.66%
Inst Owner Change5.97%
Ins Owners0.97%
Ins Owner Change4.18%
Market Cap10.57B
Revenue(TTM)4.59B
Net Income(TTM)36.00M
Analysts84.76
Price Target25.16 (18.29%)
Short Float %4.57%
Short Ratio4.28
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)36.7%
Min EPS beat(2)30.48%
Max EPS beat(2)42.93%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)20.43%
Min EPS beat(4)-8.7%
Max EPS beat(4)42.93%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)14.04%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)44.02%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)38.17%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.27%
Min Revenue beat(2)2.06%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.48%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.91%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.97%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.48%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.5%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.62%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.02%
PT rev (1m)12.59%
PT rev (3m)31.91%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-4.41%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-14.44%
EPS NY rev (1m)3.49%
EPS NY rev (3m)5.27%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.54%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.27%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.34%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.45%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 22.16
Fwd PE 20.29
P/S 2.3
P/FCF 29.19
P/OCF 16.8
P/B 1.57
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 15.46
EPS(TTM)0.96
EY4.51%
EPS(NY)1.05
Fwd EY4.93%
FCF(TTM)0.73
FCFY3.43%
OCF(TTM)1.27
OCFY5.95%
SpS9.24
BVpS13.58
TBVpS-3.24
PEG (NY)4.61
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number17.13
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.27%
ROE 0.53%
ROCE 1.99%
ROIC 1.38%
ROICexc 1.44%
ROICexgc 5.17%
OM 5.25%
PM (TTM) 0.78%
GM 54.96%
FCFM 7.88%
ROA(3y)-2.13%
ROA(5y)-2.51%
ROE(3y)-5.1%
ROE(5y)-5.7%
ROIC(3y)1.73%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)1.78%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)7.88%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)2.5%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3Y-9.66%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-10.16%
ROICexc growth 3Y2.68%
ROICexc growth 5Y-13.27%
OM growth 3Y-3.95%
OM growth 5Y-14.04%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y28.06%
GM growth 3Y-0.22%
GM growth 5Y1.04%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.34
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.59
Debt/FCF 11.12
Debt/EBITDA 4.35
Cap/Depr 39.85%
Cap/Sales 5.82%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 69.05%
Profit Quality 1005.56%
Current Ratio 2.4
Quick Ratio 1.23
Altman-Z 1.31
F-Score6
WACC8.46%
ROIC/WACC0.16
Cap/Depr(3y)24.5%
Cap/Depr(5y)32.23%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.76%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.98%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)12.94%
EPS 3Y-4.66%
EPS 5Y-3.01%
EPS Q2Q%46.15%
EPS Next Y4.8%
EPS Next 2Y7.34%
EPS Next 3Y9.15%
EPS Next 5Y10.2%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.08%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.33%
Revenue growth 5Y7.65%
Sales Q2Q%10.39%
Revenue Next Year5.43%
Revenue Next 2Y5.37%
Revenue Next 3Y5.26%
Revenue Next 5Y4.74%
EBIT growth 1Y-4.74%
EBIT growth 3Y-6.19%
EBIT growth 5Y-7.47%
EBIT Next Year19.56%
EBIT Next 3Y12.91%
EBIT Next 5Y10.33%
FCF growth 1Y656.92%
FCF growth 3Y9.94%
FCF growth 5Y70.08%
OCF growth 1Y395.28%
OCF growth 3Y3.85%
OCF growth 5Y19.28%

ELANCO ANIMAL HEALTH INC / ELAN FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of ELANCO ANIMAL HEALTH INC (ELAN) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to ELAN.


What is the valuation status for ELAN stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to ELANCO ANIMAL HEALTH INC (ELAN). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of ELAN stock?

ELANCO ANIMAL HEALTH INC (ELAN) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.


What is the financial health of ELANCO ANIMAL HEALTH INC (ELAN) stock?

The financial health rating of ELANCO ANIMAL HEALTH INC (ELAN) is 3 / 10.


What is the earnings growth outlook for ELANCO ANIMAL HEALTH INC?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of ELANCO ANIMAL HEALTH INC (ELAN) is expected to grow by 4.8% in the next year.